Ingredients

2

medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)

1

medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

2

cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained

1/2

cup uncooked instant rice

2

cups eight-vegetable juice

1

cup dry white wine or vegetable broth

1

tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1

pound firm-fleshed fish steak, cut into 1-inch pieces

3

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except fish and parsley in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 9 hours (or high heat setting 3 to 4 hours) or until rice is tender.

Stir in fish and parsley.

Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 to 45 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.