Curry-Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
• 1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 c. catsup
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. curry powder
• 1/4 tsp. dried whole thyme, crushed
• 1 lb. uncooked, cleaned shrimp
• hot sauce to taste