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Rustic Spinach and Cornmeal Soup

3.4

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This thick soup has a texture almost like porridge.

What to drink:

The fruity, medium-bodied Bastianich 2009 Friulano (Italy, $16) is the perfect white wine to pair with the soup.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

6 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth or vegetable broth
3/4 cup polenta (coarse cornmeal)
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed
Coarse kosher salt
8 ounces baby spinach leaves
Ingredient Info: Polenta is sold at some supermarkets and at natural foods stores and Italian markets. If unavailable, substitute an equal amount of regular yellow cornmeal and cook about half as long.

Preparation

  1. 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.

TagsSoupSoup/StewSpinachLeafy GreensVegetableCornmealFlourMainStarterDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeWeeknight MealsEasyQuickSimmerBon Appétit
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