Chicken Gumbo

3 tablespoons Margarine or butter
1 can (16 oz) cut Okra, drained (Or fresh)
1 small Onion, chopped
1/2 small green pepper, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (16 oz) whole tomatoes (or 4-5 fresh)
1 small bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
3 cups hot cooked rice

Heat margarine in 3-quart sauce pan until melted. Add okra, onion and green pepper; cook and stir until onion is tender. Stir in broth, Tomatoes (with liquid) , bay leaf, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Stir in chicken and parsley; heat through. Serve chicken mixture over hot rice. 6 servings