Aegean Sea Chowder (Psarosoupa Kakavia)


Course : Greek
Source:
Serves: 8
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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 canned peeled tomatoes including liquid

1 cup chopped mushrooms

4 medium celery stalks -- chopped

2 teaspoons salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 piece bay leaf

1/2 cup wine -- red preferably

4 cups water
 

Preparation / 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.


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