Ingredients
- 12 clams
- 6 blue crabs
- 2 softshell turtles
- 2 fish stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 garlic (cloves minced)
- 2 lb one cans tomatoes
- 2 lb fish fillets
- 1 lb shelled shrimp
- 1/2 c oil
- 1/2 c green pepper
- 1/2 cup green onions (diced)
- 1/2 c celery (chopped)
- 1/2 c mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/2 oz crabmeat
- 1/4 c parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 ts thyme
- 1/2 ts saffron
- 1 slice onion
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.