A hearty stew with tomatoes, shrimp, clams, and other ingredients, served with rice.

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth, or 2 cups homemade
1 to 1 1/2 cups sliced cooked okra
few dashes hot pepper sauce
1 can (8 ounces) minced clams, undrained
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 cups cooked rice

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