CHICKEN AND FISH GUMBO
This recipe was on a very old almost crumbly newspaper clipping. I have no idea of its origins. 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3 lbs chicken pieces 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup flour 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth 2 1/2 tsp thyme leaves, crushed 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 green bell peppers, chopped 4 tsp lemon juice 1 1/2 lbs cod fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lb tomatoes, chopped 1 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 tsp paprika Fluffy cooked rice In a large saucepot, heat oil until hot. Add chicken and brown on all sides. Remove chicken from pot. Put onion and garlic in pot; saute until tender, about three minutes. Add flour; cook and stir until well blended. Gradually add water and chicken broth, stirring frequently, until thickened; about two minutes. Return chicken to the pot along with the thyme; bring to a boil. Cover pan and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer until chicken is almost tender, about 45 minutes. Add mushrooms, b...