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Cioppino (a Hearty Tomato Shellfish Soup) Recipe

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Step #1 In a heavy kettle (at least 5 quarts) cook garlic in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until pale golden.
Step #2 Add onion & cook, stirring, until softened.
Step #3 Add pepper flakes & bell pepper & cook, stirring, until softened.
Step #4 Add vinegar & boil until evaporated.
Step #5 Add wine, oregano, & bay leaf & let simmer 5 mins.
Step #6 stir in the tomato puree & tomato paste & bring to a boil.
Step #7 Add crabs & clams & let simmer, 15 to 20 mins, covered, checking often & transferring clams as they open with tongs to a bowl (discard unopened ones).
Step #8 Transfer crabs with tongs to a cutting board & remove top shells, adding any crab liquid to soup.
Step #9 Halve or quarter crabs (depending on size) & reserve, with any extra liquid, in a bowl.
Step #10 Add shrimp, & fish to soup & let simmer, scallops, 5 mins, covered, or until seafood is just cooked through.
Step #11 stir in the carefully crabs, their liquid, & clams & Sprinkle top with parsley.
Step #12 Serves 6.
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