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Active Time
40 minutes
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Total Time
40 minutes
This thick soup has a texture almost like porridge.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
Step 1
Bring 6 cups broth to simmer in large saucepan; cover to keep warm. Whisk polenta and flour in heavy large pot. Add 1 cup hot broth; whisk over medium-high heat until smooth. Stir in butter and garlic; sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Gradually add 5 cups hot broth by cupfuls. Boil gently over medium heat until polenta is tender and soup is creamy and thickened, whisking frequently and adding more broth to thin, if desired, about 25 minutes. Stir in spinach by handfuls; simmer until wilted, stirring often, 5 to 7 minutes longer. Season with more coarse salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Ladle soup into 6 bowls and serve.
The fruity, medium-bodied Bastianich 2009 Friulano (Italy, $16) is the perfect white wine to pair with the soup.
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Reviews (6)
Back to TopTasted like a thin but creamy polenta with spinach. I added a touch of parmesan to give it more flavor. Wasn't "wowed" by this recipe.
jsbjk
Winnetka, IL
11/16/2015
I made this with a generous dose of roasted garlic which gave it a wonderful flavor. This is a filling comfort food - perfect for a cold winter day - and very easy to make.
Anonymous
Chicago
2/9/2011
I would not add any more salt than is in even low salt broth. I tasted it first, knowing how easily polenta absorbs the saltiness. It was a little too salty for me. Aside from being salty, slightly bland. But I added a shake of cayenne pepper and a tiny dash of nutmeg and it really made a difference...like a subtle cajun flavor. Probably won't make again, but good enough that I will finish the leftovers. Will say, if you are like me and keep most of these things as staples, it was a cheap meal to make.
ngiguere
kailua kona, hi
12/18/2010
This soup was delicious and easy to make. I definitely seasoned with salt and pepper to make it exactly how I like it. The texture was great. Very much like grits with spinach. I loved it. I would make it again for a winter dinner get together and I'll have it on hand for cold nights.
Pril2000
Washington DC
11/7/2010
Extremely simple soup with good flavors. Makes a perfect saturday or sunday lunch when you don't have much time.
MaryCook1
Bay area, CA
10/23/2010
The taste was pretty good, although a bit bland, but the texture was like egg-drop soup, a little slimy. One of my guests really enjoyed it, but I probably wouldn't make it again.
Anonymous
Flagstaff, AZ
10/9/2010
