Bouillabaisse Broth
PREP AND COOK TIME: About 30 minutes
NOTES: If making up to 1 day ahead, cover and chill.
MAKES: About 6 cups; 4 to 6 servings
In a 2 1/2- to 3-quart pan over medium-high heat,
frequently stir 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup
chopped fennel, and 3 peeled, pressed doves garlic until onion is
limp, about 5 minutes. Add 5 cups fat-skimmed chicken broth, 1 cup
dry white wine, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme,
and 1/16 teaspoon powdered saffron or 1/4 teaspoon ground 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.
Per serving: 73 cal., 9.9% (7.2 cal.) from fat; 7.1 g protein; 0.8
g fat (0.1 g sat.); 2.5 g carbo (0 g fiber); 96 mg sodium; 0 mg
chol.