Greek~Hearty Fish Soup

Hearty Fish Soup

2 lbs. fish pieces (cod, halibut or red snapper)
1 large onion, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 ripe sweet green pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup tomato sauce
3/4 cup water
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. oregano, crushed
2 bay leaves
fresh ground pepper

Saute onion, garlic and sweet pepper in oil until tender. Add tomato sauce, water, wine, parsley, oregano, thyme, bay leaves and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add fish and simmer another 15 minutes. Serve in bowls with crusty bread, and a light dry table wine like Hymettus or St. Helena.