Southwestern Stew on Soft Polenta Recipe

Name: Southwestern Stew on Soft Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 1/2 cups peeled, cubed winter squash, such as butternut or delicata ( 3/4-inch pieces); 1 large all-purpose potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. salt, or more to taste; 1 Tbs. tomato paste; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; Large pinch ground cinnamon; Freshly ground pepper or cayenne, to taste; 1 recipe Basic Polenta (soft version); Finely chopped red bell pepper for garnish; 1 1/2 Tbs. all-purpose flour; 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
3 cups vegetable broth
2 1/2 cups peeled, cubed winter squash, such as butternut or delicata ( 3/4-inch pieces)
1 large all-purpose potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup frozen corn
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt, or more to taste
1 Tbs. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. dried basil
Large pinch ground cinnamon
Freshly ground pepper or cayenne, to taste
1 recipe Basic Polenta (soft version)
Finely chopped red bell pepper for garnish
1 1/2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 medium cloves garlic, minced

1
In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
2
Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 8 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic, flour, cumin, chili powder and coriander and cook, stirring often, 1 minute.
4
Stir in broth, squash, potato, corn, bay leaf and salt.
5
Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat to low, cover partially and simmer 15 minutes.
7
Stir in tomato paste, basil, cinnamon and pepper; cover partially and simmer gently until flavors have blended, about 10 minutes.
8
Remove from heat.
9
About 35 minutes before you plan to eat, make soft polenta.
10
When it is almost done, rewarm stew over low heat.
11
Spoon portions of polenta into large, shallow soup bowls, making wide depression in center.
12
Spoon some stew into each depression, garnish with chopped bell pepper and serve right away.

1535

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tsp. ground cumin, 1/2 tsp. chili powder, 1/2 tsp. ground coriander, 3 cups vegetable broth, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Stew on Soft Polenta falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern Stew on Soft Polenta

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