CIOPPINO STEW

Cioppino Stew image

Provided by Tina Giroux

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 can(s) stewed tomatoes
1/2 c olive oil
3 medium onions diced
3 clove garlic diced
1/2 can(s) tomato paste
4 c water
1 c dry red wine
1 c sliced white mushrooms
2 tsp dry parsley
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 large bay leaf
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp sweet basil
1 tsp paprika
1-1 1/2 lb any white fish
1-1 1/2 lb bay scallops
1-1 1/2 lb crabmeat (fresh or imitation)
1-1 1/2 lb medium raw shrimp (peeled & devein)
1-1 1/2 lb chopped clams (fresh clams optional)
1- 1 1/2 lb fresh mussels (optional)
CHRISTMAS EVE ITALIAN CIOPPINO STEW

Steps:

1. Fry the onions & garlic till soft. Add tomato paste and spices fry together then add the stewed tomatoes, water, bay leaf, red wine, mushrooms let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
2. Then add the fish and cook till it flakes When adding the white fish cut it into smll chunks, add firm white fish such as cod or hadock.
3. A nice warm crusty Italian bread goes great for dunking and soaking up the broth. Mangia, Mangia