Ingredients

1/2 fennel bulb

1 small onion

1/2 rib celery

1 clove garlic

1/2 lb fish fillet (cod is good)

1/2 c dry white wine

1/4 tsp saffron threads

olive oil

chicken broth (low salt)

parsley, chopped

Preparation

Finely chop fennel bulb and onion. Mince garlic. Cut fish fillet into 1-inch pieces.

In a soup pot, heat olive oil (to cover bottom), add fennel, onion and garlic, cook till very soft, 3-5 mins. Add saffron, cook 1 more min.

Add wine, reduce to about 2 TB. Add chicken stock and simmer. Add fish fillets, cook till just done, about 2-3 minutes.

Garnish w/ parsley, serve w/ crusty bread.