4 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. thyme
1 c. onions
3 c. diced potatoes
1 c. celery
8 c. hot water
2 tsp. salt
2 cans (1 lb. each) tomatoes
1 1/2 c. sliced carrots
2 lbs. scallops

Melt butter, thyme, onions, sliced potatoes, celery, water, salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and carrots. Simmer 1 hour uncovered. Halve the scallops and add to above. Simmer 10-15 minutes longer, until scallops are done.