Yields Makes about 6 cups; 4 to 6 servings Total Time 30 mins

Notes: If making up to 1 day ahead, cover and chill.

Prep and cook time: about 30 minutes

How to Make It

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.

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

Directions

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.

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