Title: Leek, Potato, And Sausage Soup
Categories: February 19
Yield: 1 servings

1/4 ts Cuminseed
1/4 ts Caraway seeds
The white part of 1 medium
-leek; halved lengthwise,
; sliced thin
; crosswise, washed
; well, and drained
; (about 1 1/4 cups)
1 tb Unsalted butter
2 c Low-salt chicken broth
1 sm Boiling potato; (about 1/4
-pound)
1/4 lb Kielbasa; cut crosswise into
; 1/4-inch-thick
; slices and the
; slices quartered
1 tb Heavy cream
1/4 c Thinly sliced fresh spinach
-leaves; (about 4)

In a dry heavy saucepan toast the cuminseed and the caraway seeds over
moderate heat, stirring for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are very
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.

Gourmet February 1993

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