6 diced bacon strips
3 med. onions, sliced
1 1/2 lb. fresh haddock, cut in 2 1/2 inch pieces
1 1/2 lb. peeled potatoes, cut in 3/4 inch cubes
3 lg. carrots, cut in 3/4 inch cubes
1/2 tsp. celery seeds
1/4 c. diced green pepper
2 tsp. salt (or salt to taste)
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 c. boiling water
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes (3 1/2 c.)
2 tbsp. snipped parsley

Can also add chicken breasts (skinned, boned, cubed), shrimp, clams, oysters, etc.

In deep kettle or Dutch oven, saute bacon until lightly browned; remove bacon, set aside.

In same kettle, saute onions until tender. Add fish, potatoes, celery seeds, carrots, green peppers, salt, pepper, chicken and/or any other seafood and boiling water. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Add tomatoes; heat. Garnish with parsley and crumbled bacon bits. Serves 6 main dishes. Recipe doubled nicely--use 1 pound bacon!