new orleans shrimp creole

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 - roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1/2 tablespoon chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
• 1/2-1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 pound shrimp, peeled
• 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 8 ounces tomato sauce, canned
• 1 cup water