Catfish Gumbo

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. vegetable oil
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1 c. chopped green pepper
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 c. beef broth
• 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen sliced okra
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
• cooked rice