Maryann'S Chicken Gumbo Soup
["1 c. green pepper, diced", "1 Tbsp. instant minced onion", "1 c. diced celery", "2 pkg. Lipton chicken soup mix (any variety)", "garlic salt", "2 to 4 c. cooked, cubed chicken", "1 qt. (about 32 oz.) canned whole tomatoes", "1 pt. or 16 oz. canned corn, drained", "1 qt. or 16 to 32 oz. canned green beans, drained", "1 tsp. hot sauce", "4 1/2 c. (approximately) water"]
["In a large pot, combine green pepper, onion, celery, water, broth mixes and garlic salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until all vegetables are tender. Add chicken and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and let simmer for 30 minutes. Add corn, beans and hot sauce to chicken mixture. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for about 45 minutes."]
["green pepper", "onion", "celery", "chicken soup", "garlic", "chicken", "tomatoes", "corn", "green beans", "hot sauce", "water"]