2 lb Fish fillets, cut into -pieces 1 lb Shelled shrimp 2 Softshell turtles, cleaned -and parboiled until tender. -Cut into Small pieces 6 Blue crabs, boil and remove -meat, or one 7-1/2 oz. can -crabmeat 12 Clams or one 7-1/2 oz. can -chopped clams 1 md Onion, sliced and 1/2 cup -diced green onions 1/2 c Chopped celery 1/2 c Green pepper 1/2 c Sliced mushrooms 1/4 c Chopped parsley 2 One lb. cans tomatoes 2 Cloves minced garlic 1/2 ts Thyme 1/2 ts Saffron 2 Bay leaves 1/2 c Oil 1 c White wine Hot sauce to taste 2 c Fish stock This is a Florida chowder... it goes real good with "french" bread. Saute vegetables in oil until soft, about 10 minutes. Add wine, stock, tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add fish and remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Turn on low and simmer for 20 minutes. Posted by Bill Mathews. Courtesy of Fred Peters.