Green Beans and Fennel Ragout

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3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

1 1/2 cups chopped onions

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 large potatoes, cut into 1/2inch cubes (about 3 1/2 cups)

3 cups undrained chopped fresh or canned tomatoes (28ounce can)

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 cup water

1 pound green beans

2 cups sliced fresh fennel bulb (1/4inchthick slices)

2 pinches of saffron threads

1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated orange peel

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Salt and ground black pepper to taste