*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          Florida Bouillabaisse

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish                             Seafood
                Soups                            Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        Fish fillets -- cut into
					
   1      pound         Shelled shrimp
   2                    Softshell turtles -- cleaned
                        parboiled until tender. -- Cut into
                        Small pieces
   6                    Blue crabs -- boil and remove
          or            one 7-1/2 oz. can -- crabmeat
  12                    Clams or one 7-1/2 oz. can -- chopped clams
   1      medium        Onion -- sliced and 1/2 cup
                        green onions
     1/2  cup           Chopped celery
     1/2  cup           Green pepper
     1/2  cup           Sliced mushrooms
     1/4  cup           Chopped parsley
   2                    One lb. cans tomatoes
   2                    Cloves minced garlic
     1/2  teaspoon      Thyme
     1/2  teaspoon      Saffron
   2                    Bay leaves
     1/2  cup           Oil
   1      cup           White wine
                        Hot sauce to taste
   2      cups          Fish stock

This is a Florida chowder... it goes real good with "french" bread.

 Saute vegetables in oil until soft, about 10 minutes.
 Add wine, stock, tomatoes and bring to a boil.  
Add fish and remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. 
Turn on low and simmer for 20 minutes.


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