Leek, Sausage and Polenta Soup

katew's Note:

A hearty soup from Australian Table 2005

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 500 g pork sausages , skins removed, cut into 2 cm chunks
• 2 cups chopped leeks
• 6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup instant polenta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• grated parmesan cheese , to serve

Directions:

1. Heat oil in non stick frypan.
2. Saute sausages 5 - 10 minutes till golden brown, remove.
3. Cook leek, stirring for 6 minutes till tender.
4. Meanwhile bring water to boil with salt in large saucepan.
5. Sprinkle polenta into water , stir constantly for 4 minutes until mixture thickens.
6. Stir in leeks and sausages, season to taste.
7. If soup thickens too much add boiling water.
8. Serve topped with lots of parmesan.