2 Tbs butter
1/2 small celery root or celery, diced
2 medium parsnips, diced
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 lbs assorted fish, heads included
1 cup peas, fresh or frozen
6 cups water
3 bay leaves
1 tsp savory
1 tsp saffron
10 white peppercorns
1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
Melt the butter in a large pot on medium-low heat. Add
the onion and garlic and fry till almost golden, stirring
occasionally. Add the celery, parsnips, and carrots, and
fry for 2 minutes. Then add the fish and the peas. Let
all of this cook for a few minutes and let off its juice.
Add the water, bay leaves, salt, white peppercorns,
saffron, and fennel seeds. Bring slowly to boil. Reduce
heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, covered. Strain.