Catfish Stew

Ingredients

• 2 whole bay leaves
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp leaves thyme
• 2 tsps salt
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cubes beef bouillon
• 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 clove garlic
• 20 oz okra
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 cans diced tomatoes
• 4 cups water
• 32 oz catfish fillets

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Add bouillon cubes to boiling water.
3. In a separate skillet, add olive oil and sauté the onion, green pepper, garlic, and celery until tender.
4. Add the sauteed vegetables, okra, and tomato to the pot.
5. Add salt, pepper sauce, thyme, red pepper, and bay leaf.
6. Let cook for at least 30 minutes.
7. Add catfish and simmer for another 15 - 20 minutes.
8. Serve and enjoy!