2 lb. halibut, frozen or fresh
1 garlic clove, minced
1 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
3/4 c. celery, chopped
3/4 c. carrot, chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil, or Crisco
1 (29 oz.) can tomatoes
1 c. tomato juice
1 c. white wine
1/2 tsp. sweet basil
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 (6 1/2 oz.) can clams, chopped OR
6 hard shell clams
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp. parsley, chopped

Thaw halibut and cut into 1 inch pieces. Saute garlic, onion, green pepper, celery, and carrot in oil. Add tomato, tomato juice, wine or water and herbs, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add fish and clams. Cover and simmer an additional 5 - 10 minutes or until fish is tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Makes 6 - 8 servings.