QandAs: Food

Aegean Sea Chowder (Psarosoupa Kakavia)

Ingredients
1	pound	white fish, cut into 2 inch pieces
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	medium	onions, chopped
2	cloves	garlic, pressed
2	pounds	tomatoes, peeled, canned including liquid
1	cup	mushrooms, chopped
4	stalks	celery, chopped
2	teaspoons	salt
1/8	teaspoon	cayenne pepper
1	whole	bay leaf
1/2	cup	wine, red preferably
4	cups	water

Directions:
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.