Greek Fish Chowder (Kakkavi) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
3 medium yellow onions, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
2 (1 lb) cans peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup dry red wine
4 cups water
1 lb whitefish boneless fillets
Any or all of the following
clam, rinsed
mussels, scrubbed clean and rinsed
crab
scallops
shrimp
squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch circles

Preparation

Heat a 6 quart heavy stockpot and add the oil, onion, and garlic. Saute until they are clear, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, except the seafood, and simmer, uncovered, until the sauce is rich and full-flavored, about 1/2 hour.
Add the fish and shellfish in the order given, giving each variety a moment to cook. The clams will take longer than the squid.
Serve in bowls with hearty bread and a salad.