1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 leeks — thinly sliced (about
4 cups)
10 potatoes — peeled and cut into
1 cup cooked ham — cut into 1/2-inch
10 cups chicken stock
3 cups red cabbage — thinly sliced
Salt pepper
In a large stock pot heat cumin, caraway and fennel seeds over medium heat until lightly toasted and fragrant; do not burn. Remove to a small plate. Add oil and heat over medium-low heat. Add leeks and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, ham and stock, bring to a boil, then add cabbage and reserved seeds. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.