1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 tsp. minced garlic
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. thyme or fine herbs
6-7 c. chicken stock
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/8-1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. salt (more or less)
1 lb. baby shrimp (frozen or fresh)

Cook onion, green pepper and garlic in olive oil over low heat. Add tomatoes, bay leaf and herbs. Cook 10 more minutes on low heat. Add stock, peppers and salt and cook on medium heat for about 45 minutes more. Add thawed or fresh shrimp, cook about 20 minutes more on low heat. Discard bay leaf when done. Serves 8 or more.