Leek, Potato And Sausage Soup
- 1/4 tsp. cumin seed
- 1/4 tsp. caraway seed
- white part of 1 medium leek, halved lengthwise, sliced thin crosswise, washed well and drained (about 1 1/4 c.)
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 c. low salt chicken broth
- 1 small boiling potato (about 1/4 lb.)
- 1/4 lb. kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices and the slices quartered
- 1 Tbsp. heavy cream
- 1/4 c. thinly sliced fresh spinach leaves (4)
- In a dry, heavy saucepan, toast the cumin seed and the caraway seed over moderate heat, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes or until they are fragrant and transfer them to a plate.
- In the pan, cook the leek in the butter, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until it is very soft; stir in the broth and the potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice and bring the liquid to a boil.
- Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes or until the potato is tender; stir in the toasted seeds, the kielbasa, the cream and salt and pepper to taste and simmer the soup for 5 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in the spinach.
- Serves 2.
cumin seed, caraway seed, white part, unsalted butter, chicken broth, boiling potato, kielbasa, heavy cream, fresh spinach leaves
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=660693 (may not work)