Recipe for Basque Whitefish Soup

1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 lg. clove garlic
2 tbsp. butter
2 (16 oz.) cans tomatoes
1/2 c. white wine
1/2 c. parsley
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 lb. fresh white fish cut in 1" chunks