Catfish Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1 c. bell pepper
• 1 c. celery
• 1 c. onions
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans beef broth
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained), chopped
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried whole oregano
• 1/2 tsp. dried whole thyme
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 lb. catfish fillets
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced okra, thawed
• cooked rice