MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.04 Title: Aegean Sea Chowder (Psarosoupa Kakavia) Categories: Soups/stews, Greek, Fish/shellf Yield: 8 servings 1 lb White fish -- cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 lb Clams (if desired) 1/2 lb Crab (if desired) 1/2 lb Lobster (if desired) 1/2 lb Scallops (if desired) 1/2 lb Mussels (if desired) 1/2 lb Shrimp (if desired) 1/2 lb Baby octopus (optional) 1/4 c Olive oil 3 Onions; chopped 2 Garlic cloves; pressed 2 lb Canned peeled tomatoes -- including liquid 1 c Chopped mushrooms 4 Celery stalks; chopped 2 ts Salt 1/8 ts Cayenne pepper 1 Bay leaf 1/2 c Wine, red preferably 4 c -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. Source: The Complete Greek Cookbook - by Theresa Karas Yianilos Typed for you by Karen Mintzias MMMMM