Neapolitan Fish Soup

Name: Neapolitan Fish Soup
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into quarters; 1 medium carrot peeled and cut into quarters; 1 rib celery cut into quarters; 1 clove garlic, peeled; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small zucchini, diced; 1/2 cup crushed cruschi peppers*; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes or hot red pepper paste; 1 1/2 pounds fresh haddock, skinned and cut into 1-inch chunks; One cup clam juice; 12 Oneounce can evaporated milk; 1/2 cup light cream or Half ‘n’ Half; 1/3 cup minced fresh thyme or basil; Salt to taste