Vegetable and Dumpling Soup

Name: Vegetable and Dumpling Soup
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 bulb fennel, tops trimmed and 1/4 cup fronds reserve; 4 ribs celery with leafy tops from the heart, diced; 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and diced not more than 1/2-inch; 2 all-purpose potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 large onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, chopped, optional; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 large fresh bay leaves; About 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock-in-a-box; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill; 1 cup frozen green peas; Biscuit mix prepared to package directions for 8 drop biscuits (recommended: JIFFY brand); A handful fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped