Shrimp Creole

Ingredients

• 1 or 2 large green peppers, cut in chunks
• 1/2 c. diced onion
• 1/2 c. celery, cut in 1/2-inch slices
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1 (7 oz.) can imported tomato paste
• 1 1/2 c. water
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 c. cooked and cleaned shrimp