Florida Bouillabaisse

2 lb Fish fillets, cut into

-pieces 1 lb Shelled shrimp

2 Softshell turtles, cleaned

-and parboiled until tender. -Cut into Small pieces 6 Blue crabs, boil and remove

-meat, or one 7-1/2 oz. can -crabmeat 12 Clams or one 7-1/2 oz. can

-chopped clams 1 md Onion, sliced and 1/2 cup

-diced green onions 1/2 c Chopped celery

1/2 c Green pepper

1/2 c Sliced mushrooms

1/4 c Chopped parsley

2 One lb. cans tomatoes

2 Cloves minced garlic

1/2 ts Thyme

1/2 ts Saffron

2 Bay leaves

1/2 c Oil

1 c White wine

Hot sauce to taste 2 c 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. Posted by Bill Mathews. Courtesy of Fred Peters.