Chicken Filet Gumbo Recipe

• 1 (5-6 lb.) hen, cut up
• 4 lbs. okra, cut in 1/2" pcs
• 2 med. onions, minced
• 4 ribs celery, minced (tops included)
• 1/2 lg. green pepper
• 6-8 toes garlic, pressed
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon grnd thyme
• 3 bay leaves
• 3/4 c. flour
• 1 c. oil
• 1 (16 ounce.) can tomatoes
• 2 (8 ounce.) cans tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. gumbo filet
• pepper">Cayenne pepper, salt, pepper to taste

Directions