Indulge in a creamy and comforting bowl of Creamy Polenta Soup with Spinach and Paparot, a delightful fusion of Italian and Balkan flavors. This hearty soup is not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish your body and soul. With three variations to choose from, this versatile recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences and taste buds. Dive into the classic Creamy Polenta Soup, embrace the vegan delight of Vegan Creamy Polenta Soup, or relish the rich flavors of Creamy Polenta Soup with Mushrooms. Each variation promises a unique culinary journey, ensuring there's a perfect option for every palate.
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POLENTA AND SPINACH SOUP
Extra-virgin olive oil, which has a distinct taste and is ideal for dressings and drizzling, serves as the base for this polenta and spinach soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1/4 cup oil and the garlic in a medium saucepan over medium heat until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add 6 cups water; bring to a boil. Whisking constantly, add cornmeal in a slow, steady stream. Reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until soup has thickened slightly, about 8 minutes. Add cheese and 1/4 cup oil; cook, stirring, until oil is incorporated, about 1 minute. Stir in spinach and salt; cook, stirring, until spinach is bright green and wilted, about 1 minute more.
- Divide soup among four bowls; drizzle each serving with 1 teaspoon oil. Season soup with pepper, and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 g, Cholesterol 8 g, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, Sodium 780 g
RUSTIC VEGETABLE AND POLENTA SOUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onions, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to brown, about 6 minutes.
- Add the parsley, thyme, garlic, tomatoes and zucchini, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in the polenta and cook until the soup thickens and the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into soup bowls and serve.
POLENTA WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH
As a vegetarian, I love coming up with new dishes that non-vegetarians will enjoy (and not miss the meat). This polenta with mushrooms and spinach recipe is so good, everyone always asks for the recipe. -Marcy Delpome, Stanhope, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Brush both sides of polenta slices with 1 tablespoon oil; place on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20-25 minutes on each side or until crisp., Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir 12-14 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and mushrooms start to brown. Add sherry; cook, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., In a small bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper; stir in broth until smooth. Stir into pan. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add spinach; cook and stir over medium-low heat until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes., Arrange polenta on a platter; top with mushroom mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CREAMY POLENTA WITH SPINACH
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring the chicken broth, oil, garlic and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and whisk in the polenta. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan, mascarpone, pecorino and butter. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Fold in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes longer. Add 1/4 cup water if the mixture gets too thick.
- Pour the polenta into a large bowl and serve with grated Parmesan over the top.
CREAMY POLENTA SOUP WITH SPINACH (PAPAROT)
I watched an episode of "Lydia's Italy" on PBS the other day and she made this deliciously comforting and simple soup using polenta. I made it and it will surely please your family (and your pocketbook). Enjoy!
Provided by mlao77
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Tip: For a smooth and velvety soup like Lydia's, I pulsed my cornmeal in my food processor for about 20 seconds before starting the recipe. First, whisk the polenta and flour in a saucepan.
- 2. Starting with 1 cup of broth, whisk the broth and polenta-flour mixture and remove any lumps. Add the butter and salt and stir.
- 3. Continue adding broth while whisking and place on medium-high heat to bring to a boil. Lower to medium heat and simmer soup for 25 minutes. Stir gently.
- 4. Add spinach to soup and stir. Continue cooking on medium-low heat for 10 minutes. If using, serve with grated parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy.
POLENTA SOUP
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, tomatoes, broth, corn and chilies. Bring the liquid to a simmer then cover the pan and cook gently over low heat for 15 minutes. Meanwhile rinse and mince the cilantro.
- While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle the cornmeal into the simmering soup, Simmer gently uncovered until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir the bottom on occasion to make sure the cornmeal isn't sticking.
- Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. Right before serving stir in the lime juice. Portion out and garnish if you wish with cheddar cheese, cilantro and chopped green bell pepper.
- VARIATION -You can enrich it with cubed smoked ham or roasted pork
CREAM OF SPINACH SOUP
Puréed vegetable soups can be lean and spare or rich and creamy, spicy or subtle, hot or cold. They can be vegetarian or quite meaty. And much of the cooking time is just for simmering. This spinach soup, with a touch of nutmeg and some cream, is a classic combination, and its flavor justifies that distinction.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories soups and stews, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine spinach, onions and stock in a saucepan, and turn heat to medium high. Bring to a boil, and lower heat so mixture barely bubbles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is very tender, about 10 minutes. Turn off heat, add nutmeg and a sprinkling of salt and pepper, and let cool at least a few minutes.
- Pour soup into a blender, in batches if necessary, and carefully purée. Return to pan, add cream, and, over medium-low heat, reheat gently, stirring occasionally. When soup is hot, adjust seasoning, and serve.
CREAMY POLENTA WITH SPINACH
Delicious, comforting and ready in five minutes
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook the polenta according to pack instructions. When the polenta is softened and smooth, stir through the mascarpone and spinach. Leave for 30 secs until the spinach has just begun to wilt, stir again and then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.14 milligram of sodium
CREAMY SPINACH & POTATO SOUP
My three boys love this recipe, and I even pack it in their school lunches occasionally. I sometimes add ham or sprinkle chopped bacon pieces on top. -Amy Samuel, North Pole, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain. Mash 2 cups potatoes; set aside., In a Dutch oven, saute leeks in oil until tender. Whisk the flour, bouillon granules and broth until smooth. Gradually stir into pan. Add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in mashed potatoes. Add spinach, salt, pepper and remaining potatoes; cook just until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
POLENTA SOUP
This recipe comes from the Monday to Friday Cookbook by Michele Urvater. We really love the flavor of it, but find it is not substantial enough for dinner by itself. It is, however, excellent with ham (or grilled cheese) sandwiches. This could easily be turned into a vegetarian dish, as well, by substituting water or vegetable stock for the chicken stock.
Provided by CraftScout
Categories Corn
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Core and finely chop the tomatoes, reserving the juices.
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and saute 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, tomatoes, reserved juices, stock, corn and chiles. Bring liquid to a simmer, then cover the pot and cook gently over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile rinse and mince the cilantro (or parsley).
- While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle the cornmeal into the simmering soup. Simmer gently, uncovered, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Make sure you occasionally stir the bottom of the pot to prevent the cornmeal from sticking.
- Season soup to taste.
- Right before serving, add lemon or lime juice, cilantro, and cheese (if you are using it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 641.4, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 9.8, Protein 13.6
Tips:
- For a creamy and smooth polenta soup, use fine-ground polenta.
- Gradually whisk the polenta into the boiling broth to prevent lumps.
- Cook the polenta soup over low heat, stirring frequently, until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Add your favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices to the soup for a customized flavor.
- Top the soup with grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, or chopped fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Serve the polenta soup immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat the soup gently over low heat, stirring frequently, until it is warmed through.
Conclusion:
Creamy polenta soup with spinach and paparot is a delicious, comforting, and nutritious meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your guests, this soup is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a warm and satisfying soup, give this creamy polenta soup a try!
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