Catfish Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 lb. skinned catfish fillets
• 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1/2 c. green pepper
• 1/2 c. onion
• 1/4 c. oil
• 16 oz. tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 c. boiling water
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. sliced okra
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 c. cooked rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce