Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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                    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

Preparation:

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.