Bouillabaisse - Sammy's Seafood

Ingredients

• 2 Lrg. Tomatoes, Peeled & Coarsely Chopped
• 1 Lrg. Onion, Chopped
• 4 Garlic Cloves, Chopped
• 1/2 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Lb. Boiling Potatoes
• 1/3 Cup Finely Chopped Fennel Fronds (Sometimes Called Anise)
• 1 Turkish or 1/2 California Bay Leaf
• 1/4 Tsp. Crumbled Saffron Threads
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. Coarse Sea Salt
• 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper
• 9 Cups White Fish Stock (or Store-Bought)