Southern Okra Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1-1/2 cups chopped green peppers
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra