Golden Mussel Chowder Recipe

Name: Golden Mussel Chowder Recipe
Ingredients: 2 pounds mussels; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, sliced; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon golden spice mix; 1 cup white wine; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 small leeks; 1 cup heavy cream; rind of one preserved lemon, rinsed and finely diced (or a tablespoon of fresh lemon zest); 10 saffron threads, roasted and crushed; 1 tablespoon thyme leaves; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely diced; freshly ground black pepper; 4 slices bacon; light brown sugar; thin rounds of crispy fried leek, to garnish; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/2 tablespoon ground turmeric; 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger; 1/4 tablespoon chili powder