CHICKEN AND FISH GUMBO

This recipe was on a very old almost crumbly newspaper clipping. I have no idea of its origins. Also, I do not eat chicken of fish, so I have never made itl

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, bell pepper and lemon juice; continue to simmer, covered, for ten minutes. Add fish, tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and paprika; continue to simmer, covered, until chicken, fish, and vegetables are tender; about five minutes. Serve over rice.

Yields about 8 servings.

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