Dave'S Chicken Gumbo
["1 c. chopped onion", "1/2 c. chopped bell pepper", "2 Tbsp. oil", "6 c. water", "8 oz. can whole tomatoes, crushed", "1 1/2 c. diced cooked chicken", "1 c. cooked white rice", "1/2 tsp. thyme", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1/2 tsp. garlic powder or salt", "6 oz. can tomato paste"]
["In large pot, saute onions and pepper in oil until tender. Stir in water, tomatoes and tomato paste.", "Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Stir in remaining ingredients.", "Simmer 10 minutes longer.", "Makes about 8 cups."]
["onion", "bell pepper", "oil", "water", "tomatoes", "chicken", "white rice", "thyme", "salt", "pepper", "garlic", "tomato paste"]