Jellied Fish Broth

1. 1

   Combine the fish bones and water in a 5-quart glass or ceramic casserole.

2. 2

   Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.

3. 3

   Cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700-watt oven for 40 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the broth from the oven.

5. 5

   Prick the plastic with a sharp knife to release steam.

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   Uncover carefully and let stand until cool.

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   Strain through a fine sieve lined with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth rung out in cold water.

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   Reserve the broth.

9. 9

   Rinse and dry the casserole.

10. 10

    Combine saffron and wine in the clean casserole.

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    Cook, uncovered, at 100 percent power for 30 seconds.

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    Place the tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic and 1/4 cup of the reserved stock in a blender.

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    Blend until smooth.

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    Add to the saffron-wine mixture.

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    Stir in fennel, salt and remaining broth.

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    Cover tightly with microwave plastic wrap.

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    Cook at 100 percent power for 8 minutes.

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    Remove from oven.

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    Prick the plastic to release steam.

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    Uncover and transfer soup to a serving bowl or individual bowls.

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    Chill in the refrigerator overnight or until jelled.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.