1 c. olive oil

VEGETABLES:

2 c. onions
1 1/2 tbsp. parsley (chopped)
2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
1 bell pepper (finely chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)

TOMATOES AND SEASONINGS:

2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans peeled tomatoes (or use peeled, chopped, fresh tomatoes)
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. paprika
1 c. sherry wine (or use any wine or just water)
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
2 basil leaves (best to use fresh basil)

WATER:

2 c. water

SEAFOOD:

1 lb. med. shrimp (cooked or uncooked - makes no difference)
1 (6 oz.) can crab meat
14 oz. fish cut into small pieces

Use any boneless fish. Use more than one kind of fish if desired.

Put oil in heavy pot and heat it. Add vegetables and braise them over high heat for 10 minutes. Stir frequently while braising the vegetables. Add tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to boil. Reduce to simmer and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add seafood and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes. Reduce to simmer and simmer until serving time or turn heat off and then one hour before serving time start simmering.