Scallop Gumbo

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• salt and black pepper
• 3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes (with their juice)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• cayenne
• 1 lb scallops