3 lbs. chicken, I use 4 chicken breasts
1 16oz package beef little smokies (or beef sausage links cut up)
1 celery stalk, coarsely chopped
1 carrot, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 drop oregano essential oil (or 1/2 tsp ground)
1 drop black pepper essential oil(or 1/2 tsp ground)
1 drop cumin essential oil (or 1/2 tsp ground)
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
1 teaspoon chicken broth base seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
2 quarts water
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1/3 cup long grain white rice
16 oz. can tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup corn
1 cup sliced okra, fresh or frozen (or substitute cut green beans)

Place first 14 ingredients in large kettle. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer partially covered 30-45 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken. Add rice, tomatoes, and green pepper.

Simmer covered for 20 minutes. Add corn and okra. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender. Remove skin and bones from chicken. Return bite sized pieces of chicken to kettle. Bring soup gently to boiling. Ready to serve.