Tomato Fish Chowder

1 lb. fish, (Cod, etc.) cut into small pieces

½ cup tomato paste

6 strips fried bacon, crumbled

1 onion, chopped

½ cup chopped celery

1 each, small green and red pepper, diced and seeded

2 firm ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced

8 cups water

Salt and pepper

Optional: can of diced cooked white potatoes

In a pan, sauté peppers, celery, and onion until tender. Add hot

water. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for about 1 hour.