CATFISH GUMBO

Catfish Gumbo

1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 c. chopped parsley
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. chopped onion
2 cloves chopped garlic
4 c. beef broth
1 can (16oz.) tomatoes
1 pkg. (10oz.) frozen sliced okra
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
4 catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes

Heat oil in stockpot.
Sauté celery, green pepper, onion and garlic. Add beef broth, tomatoes, okra, thyme, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, oregano and salt. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.Add catfish and continue simmering 15 minutes or until catfish flakes easily. Remove bay leaf. Serve over cooked rice, if desired.
Makes 10 servings.