Creole Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1/2 c. onion, chopped
• 1/3 c. green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 c. celery, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 (1 lb.) can plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 c. tomato puree
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• sugar (if needed)
• shrimp, scallops or any seafood item