1 c. celery, sliced
1 c. sliced green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 pkg. Chicken Rice soup starter
1 can cut up tomatoes (15 oz.), undrained
1 1/2 to 2 c. water
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. sugar
Dash thyme leaves
Dash pepper
Dash Tabasco sauce, or to taste
1/2 to 1 lb. med. shrimp, peeled and deveined

Cook celery, onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until celery is tender, stirring often. Stir in rest of ingredients, except shrimp. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp. Cover and simmer for about 5 more minutes, or until shrimp are opaque.