Shrimp Creole

This is even better the next day!

1 1/2 cups diced celery
1 1/4 cups chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 clove garlic*
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 drops Tabasco sauce (optional)
1 pound shrimp, deveined and shelled
1 teaspoon garlic salt or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Combine all ingredients except shrimp. Cook for 3 to 4 hours on HIGH or for 6 to 8 hours on LOW. Add shrimp for the last hour of cooking.

Serve over hot rice.

Chicken, rabbit or crawdads may be substituted for shrimp.