Fisherman's Bouillabaisse

Ingredients:

1/4 c Olive Oil
6 Clams, Well Scrubbed
1 lb Fish ****
1 1/2 lb Lobster Tails ***
14 1/2 oz (1 can) Tomatoes **
1 ts Thyme Leaves
1 tb Finely Chopped Parsley
1 Env. Soup Mix *
1/2 c Dry White Wine
1 c Water
2 Med. Cloves Garlic Fine Chop
6 Mussels, Well Scrubbed

Method:

* Soup mixes to be used.
Choose one.
Onion or Onion-Mushroom.
** Canned tomatoes should be whole peeled tomatoes, undrained and *** There should be about 3 lobster tails that are cut into 3-inch **** Fish that can be used.
Choose one.
Red Snapper, cod, hallibut, or.
.
In large saucepan or stockpot, heat oil and cook garlic over medium heat until golden.
Add water, wine, onion recipe soup mix, parsley, and thyme, blend thoroughly.
Stir in tomatoes.
Bring to a boil, then simmer covered 15 minutes.
Add lobster and fish and simmer 10 minutes.
Add clams and mussels and simmer an additional 5 minutes or until shells open.
(DISCARD ANY UNOPENED SHELLS).
Serve, if desired, with bread or rolls.
Makes about 4 (2 cup) servings.