Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh bay scallops
• 2 (32-ounce) containers chicken broth
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups sliced okra
• 1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomato
• 1 large potato, cubed
• 5 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• Hot cooked rice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fresh or frozen yellow corn kernels
• 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 6 slices bacon
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen baby lima beans
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper