Ingredients

½ stick butter

2 T olive oil

3 to 4 cloves of garlic

4 C diced onions

1 qt chicken stock

1 qt clam juice or fish stock

1 T summer savory leaves

1 T oregano leaves

1 T sweet basil leaves

1 T parsley leaves

1 C dry red wine (e.g., Port)

64 oz canned stewed tomatoes

16 oz tomato sauce

Firm fish, shrimp, clams, and/or scallops

Lemon juice

Preparation

Marinate seafood in lemon juice for 15 minutes

Saute onions, celery, and herbs in butter and olive oil. Add chicken stock and clam juice/fish stock. Add the stewed tomatoes and the tomato sauce. Allow to simmer approximately 15 to 20 minutes. NOTE: If a thicker broth is preferred, thicken it with a roux.

Add seafood. Do not overcook.