Cioppino without flour seasoning

1 teaspoon fennel seeds 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 small (or 1/2 large) fennel bulb, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, coarsely[...]

Broth: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoons crushed[...]