1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cups chopped celery 1½ cups chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots ¼ cup chopped peeled fresh ginger (from about 3-inch-long piece) 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1 pound red bell peppers, chopped 1¾ cups chopped fresh fennel bulb 3 pounds plum tomatoes, diced (about 8 cups) 5¼ cups vegetable broth 2 teaspoons (about) hot pepper sauce 1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over Thinly sliced radishes Chopped fresh chives

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