Directions:
- In a large heavy saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
- Add leeks, stir to coat and cook covered about 10 minutes until leeks are softened, stirring now and then.
- Add water, broth and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil and gradually whisk in the polenta.
- Reduce heat to medium low and cook stirring frequently until thick and creamy, about 35 minutes.
- Thin with more water as needed.
- Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf.
- Stir in the 1 tablespoon remaining butter and the Parmesan cheese.
- Season.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 198.95 Kcal (833 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 52.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.86g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 14.89mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 464.12mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 272.55mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 28.63g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 2.75g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.12g | 12% | |
| Protein | 7.48g | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.2mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 184.5mg | 18% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 50.88 Kcal (213 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 13.49 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.5g | 9% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 3.81mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 118.69mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 69.7mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.32g | 10% | |
| Sugars | 0.7g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8g | 12% | |
| Protein | 1.91g | 15% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 47.2mg | 18% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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