Cioppino

I made this last night, it's also know as Italian Fish Stew. It's very good!! This is my version and I'm gonna assume you have cooking experience. Feel free to improvise with this one, it can be made in so many "oh so good" ways. Also, this is made in the slow cooker...so set it on low and come home to a fantastic soup.

1 large onion, chopped
3 to 4 stalks of celery, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 to 3/4 tsp red pepper flakes (to taste) 3/4 makes it fairly spicy
1 small can tomato paste

Saute all the above ingredients in order in a large pan.. onion, celery, garlic and olive oil first till onions are translucent. Then red pepper flakes and tomato paste for about 3 or so mins...till it's all stirred and smelling yummy. Transfer mixture to the slow cooker.

1 28oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
1 bottle clam juice
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 cups shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cans chopped clams
2 cups firm fish (I use either salmon or tilapia, depending on price but I recommend salmon)

Add all of the above to the slow cooker...maybe less water if you think it's going to spill over. Definitely use the wine and the clam juice! :) Set the slow cooker on low assuming you do it in the morning. 4 hours on high if you are going to be around the house.

Enjoy it with french bread or sour dough! :)