Aegean Sea Chowder (Psarosoupa Kakavia)

1 lb White fish - cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 lb Clams (if desired)
1/2 lb Crab (if desired)
1/2 lb Lobster (if desired)
1/2 lb Scallops (if desired)
1/2 lb Mussels (if desired)
1/2 lb Shrimp (if desired)
1/2 lb Baby octopus (optional)
1/4 c Olive oil
3 Onions; chopped
2 Garlic cloves; pressed
2 lb Canned peeled tomatoes - including liquid
1 c Chopped mushrooms
4 Celery stalks; chopped
2 ts Salt
1/8 ts Cayenne pepper
1 Bay leaf
1/2 c Wine, red preferably
4 c -Water

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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