INGREDIENTS
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1 medium fennel bulb
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2 cups baby carrots
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4 cups vegetable broth
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1 14 1/2ouncecan diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
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1 pound tiny red-skinned potatoes, cut into quarters
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1 cup sliced celery (2 stalks)
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1 cup finely chopped onion (1 large)
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 pound fresh or frozen skinless cod, orange roughy, or haddock fillets
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12 ounces fresh or frozen shrimp in shells or fresh or frozen scallops
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1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
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1 recipe Cracked Black Pepper Croutons
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3 cups firm-textured bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 tablespoons herb-flavored olive oil, or olive oil
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1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black or tri-color peppercorns
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1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt (optional)