Chicken Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 c. chopped onions
• 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
• 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 4 c. chicken broth
• 3/4 c. uncooked white rice
• 2 c. fresh or frozen sliced okra
• 2 c. diced cooked chicken
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. dried basil
• 1/4 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 c. cold water
• hot cooked rice