Shelly's Recipe

RED ITALIAN SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Category: Chowders

1 can whole baby clams, same fresh fish selections as above
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup red wine
1 /2 cup celery hearts minced
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves of minced garlic
4 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup finely diced carrots
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano, basil, parsley, cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Olive oil

Drain the clams and reserve the liquid. In a large saucepan add the reserved clam juice, water, tomatoes, celery, garlic, onions, potatoes, carrots, and seasonings. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Add 2 cups of assorted fish of choice. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.