Cioppino- Fish Stew

This is a wonderful Italian fish stew, that goes great on a cold winter evening with warm, crusty bread. It will bring back all those seaside vacations memories from Summer. Enjoy

1 Pound Hot Italian Sausage
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 Onion, (chopped)
1 Green Bell Pepper, (chopped)
2 Cloves Garlic, (minced)
14.5 Oz. Canned Tomatoes
1 1/2 Cups Chicken Broth
1/2 Cup White Wine
8 Oz. Clam Juice
1/4 Tsp. Dried Basil
1/4 Tsp. Dried Oregano
1/4 Tsp. Dried Thyme
1/2 Pound Large Shrimp, (peeled and de-veined)
1/2 Pound Large Scallops
12 Small Clams
1 Pound Fish Fillets, (cubed)

Over Medium heat cook Italian Sausage until browned and fully cooked. Remove to a plate. Add olive oil and heat. Add onions, garlic and bell peppers. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally until onions and soft.

Add tomatoes, broth, wine and clam juice to the pot. Add in basil, oregano and thyme, and season with salt and pepper to tasted. Mix well, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Stir back in sausage. Add in the shrimp, scallops and clams. Stir in fish. Bring back to boil. Lower to simmer, cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes, until clams open. Discard any clams that do not open. Ladle into bowls and serve with warm bread.