(6 servings)

1 1/2 lb Mussels, cut in pieces
1 c White wine
1 1/2 lb Sole, cut in 1" pieces
1 1/2 lb Snapper, cut in 1" pieces
2 ts Ground saffron
4 tb + 2 tsp butter
5 Garlic cloves, crushed
2 Onions, sliced
1 Carrot, sliced
2 Stalks celery, sliced
1 ts Grated nutmeg
1 ts Basil
1 ts Thyme
1 Bay leaf
2 tb Soy sauce
2 qt Water
12 Slices french bread

Steam mussels 3-4 minutes. Dissolve saffron in warm wine; set aside. Melt butter; add garlic, onion, carrot, celery, seasonings, and soy sauce. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add water and wine; bring to boiling; add fish. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with toasted bread.