5 c. water
1 can (14 1/2-16 oz.) tomatoes, whole or crushed
1 can (8 oz.) tomato paste
1 c. white wine
1 med. onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 c. coarsely chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
Dash hot pepper sauce, optional
2 lb. fresh or frozen fish fillets or a combination of fillets & seafood, thawed

Combine all ingredients, except fish, in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Cut fish into large chunks. Add fish and bring mixture just to boiling, reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes more.