*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                 Psarosoupa Kakavia (Aegean Sea Chowder)

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups/Stews                      Fish
                Seafood                          Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         White fish -- - cut into 2-inch pi
     1/2  pound         Clams (if desired)
     1/2  pound         Crab  (if desired)
     1/2  pound         Lobster  (if desired)
     1/2  pound         Scallops  (if desired)
     1/2  pound         Mussels  (if desired)
     1/2  pound         Shrimp  (if desired)
     1/2  pound         Baby octopus  (optional)
     1/4  cup           Olive oil
   3                    Onions -- chopped
   2                    Garlic cloves -- pressed
   2      pounds        Canned peeled tomatoes -- - including liquid
   1      cup           Chopped mushrooms
   4                    Celery stalks -- chopped
   2      teaspoons     Salt
     1/8  teaspoon      Cayenne pepper
   1                    Bay leaf
     1/2  cup           Wine -- red preferably
   4      cups          -Water

Prepare fish and shellfish by cleaning and cutting into bite-size pieces. Heat oil in a large pot.
 Fry onions and garlic on medium heat for 5 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients, except 
seafood and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover.  Cook one hour.

 Add fish and octopus, and cook 20 minutes.  Add shellfish and simmer 5 minutes more. 
 Serve hot with crusty bread and crisp salad.


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