Italian Cioppino

Melt butter in a large braising pan over medium heat. Cook onions and garlic in melted butter stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until onions are softened 5 to 7 minutes.

Stir chicken broth diced tomatoes wine water basil thyme oregano red pepper flakes and bay leaves with the onion and garlic. Place a cover on the braising pan and cook mixture at a simmer until the tomatoes are softened and the broth flavorful about 30 minutes.

Fold cod shrimp scallops clams and mussels into the broth mixture; bring to a boil reduce heat to low return cover to pan and continue to simmer until the clams open 5 to 7 minutes.