Salt Cod Chowder with Garlic Aioli

Name: Salt Cod Chowder with Garlic Aioli
Ingredients: *1- 1 1/2 pounds salt cod; *1 large fennel bulb (trimmed and chopped into quarters (reserve the fennel fronds for garnish if you like)); *1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; *1 generous pinch of saffron threads; *1 medium onion (peeled and chopped); *1 cup trimmed (cleaned and chopped leeks); *3 cloves garlic (peeled and slivered); *1 cup Tuscan kale (finely shredded); *pinch of fennel pollen; *28 oz. can of organic whole peeled tomatoes (with liquid); *1/4 cup Vermouth or dry white wine; *1 slice favorite gluten-free or regular whole grain bread (toasted- optional); *1.5 oz. jar of wild caught anchovies in oil (about 2 tablespoons- optional); *garlic aioli- optional; *1 large garlic clove; *1 large egg yolk; *pinch of coarse sea salt; *1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more if necessary); *freshly ground black pepper