Bouillabaisse soup

1. Step 1: Wash and scrub the mussels and clams (Observe all safety rules when dealing with seafood)

2. Step 2: Bring 2 Cups of water to the boil in a large pot, add the mussels and cover the pot. steam mussels for 6-8 minutes (when the mussels open) ANY MUSSELS THAT DO NOT OPEN MUST BE THROWN AWAY. remove from heat ( you will need the water later)

3. Step 3: Cut the fish into 1 inch thick slices

4. Step 4: Heat the oil in a large stew pot. add the garlic, onions, tomatoes, fennel, salt and pepper. Add the broth from steaming the mussels and butter to the pot

5. Step 5: Add remaining hot water and clam juice, and bring to boil

6. Step 6: Add the clams and fish and continue to boil for 6-8 minutes

7. Step 7: Add the mussels along with the shrimp and boil for a final 5 minutes

8. Serving: Scoop out a generous portion of seafood and ladle the broth over it. Serve with a large chuck of rustic style bread