Bouillabaisse Broth

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped fennel
• 3 peeled, pressed cloves garlic
• 5 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/16 teaspoon powdered saffron or 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Preparation

1. In a 2 1/2- to 3-quart pan over medium-high heat, frequently stir olive oil, onion, fennel, and garlic until onion is limp, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, white wine, tomato paste, thyme, and saffron or turmeric; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are soft when pressed, about 15 minutes. Measure broth; if less than 6 cups, add more fat-skimmed chicken broth or water.