Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 small green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup chopped celery

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (14 ounces) low-sodium beef broth

1 can (14 ounces) sliced okra, drained

1 can (11 ounces) corn kernels, drained

1 bay leaf

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled

1/2 teaspoon salt, optional

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 pound catfish fillets, tilapia or other firm, white fish fillets, cut in 1-inch chunks

Hot pepper sauce, to taste

Preparation

Heat oil in a large, heavy deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and celery; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.

Stir in tomatoes, broth, okra, corn, bay leaf, thyme, salt if desired, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Just before serving, stir in fish and cover. Cook, stirring gently 2 or 3 times, until fish is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaf and season with hot sauce.