Bouillabaisse Soup

4 slices bacon ,cut up
1 med onion , chopped
1 small green bell_pepper , diced
1/4 cup sliced celery
2 garlic_cloves , minced
4 tomatoes , peeled, seeded and chopped
2 Cups sliced white_mushrooms
2 Cups water
1 small can tomato_paste
1/3 Cup dry white wine
1 cup fish stock or 4 tsp. shrimp bouillon granules (Knorr makes a good one)
1 bay_leaf
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp granulated_sugar
1/4 tsp sage
1 tsp sea_salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp capers , minced
1 tsp red_pepper_flakes , or to taste
1 pound medium firm white fish fillets OR 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp with tails on, OR 1 pound clams or mussels Or any combination of your choice.

Note: If using bouillion, omit salt and adjust finished soup with salt to your individual taste. Knorr makes a very good shrimp bouillion. Seafood stocks are available in some specialty markets such as WholeFoods.