Ragin' Cajun Ketchup

this is from our local newspaper around 1980 or so. I've kept it that long and never posted it or added it to my regular cookbook. I use this all the time. Adjust the heat to your liking.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup  finely minced yellow onion
• 1⁄2 cup  finely minced green onion
• 1⁄2 cup  finely minced  red pepper
• 2  pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped finely
• 2  medium garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  teaspoon adobo seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme, crushed
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  bottled ketchup
• 3⁄4 cup crushed tomatoes in puree

Directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, saute onion, green onions, red pepper, jalapenos, garlic, thyme and olive oil for about 10 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
2. Add ketchup and tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Transfer mixture to a bowl, cool and refrigerate until ready to use.
4. The can be refrigerated up to 3 weeks.