Michael Romano's Secret-Ingredient Soup

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Michael Romano's Secret-Ingredient Soup
45 min.
6
216kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with Michael Romano's Secret-Ingredient Soup! This gluten-free gem is the perfect addition to your lunch or dinner menu, offering a hearty and comforting dish that ultimately tells a story of flavor and creativity. Packed with savory Italian fennel sausage and aromatic vegetables like leeks and carrots, this soup is bound to warm you from the inside out.

The blend of spices, including freshly ground black pepper and the gentle heat of Aleppo pepper, elevates the dish, ensuring every spoonful is bursting with flavors that will dance on your palate. One of the most captivating aspects of this recipe is the inclusion of cornmeal, which brings a unique texture and subtle sweetness, rounding out the dish beautifully.

With just 216 calories per serving, this soup not only satisfies your hunger but also aligns with health-conscious choices. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delightful concoction for yourself and five others, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Don't forget to top off each bowl with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, which adds a rich, creamy finish that is the cherry on top of this culinary creation. Dive into the world of flavors with this exceptional soup and discover how secret ingredients can truly transform a simple meal into an extraordinary experience!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.8 cup carrots peeled finely chopped
  • tablespoons cornmeal (polenta)
  • ounces fennel bulb sweet italian hot ( or )
  • teaspoon garlic finely chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt 
  • 0.8 cup leek thinly sliced
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.8 cup onion finely chopped
  • servings parmesan grated for serving
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red
  • cups vegetable stock 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • ladle
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrot, leeks, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Aleppo pepper and cook, stirring, until the onion becomes translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  4. Drain off the excess fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan. Stir in the cornmeal.
  5. Add the stock, stirring, and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the greens and cook for 15 minutes more, or until tender.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with grated Parmigiano.
  8. Reprinted with permission from Family Table: Favorite Staff Meals from Our Restaurants to Your Home by Michael Romano and Karen Stabiner, © 2013 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Nutrition Facts

Calories216kcal
Protein22.1%
Fat52.54%
Carbs25.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
58.89
Glycemic Load
4.97
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.676087109939%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.41mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.47mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
4.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:215.7kcal
10.78%
Fat:12.8g
19.69%
Saturated Fat:5.66g
35.36%
Carbohydrates:13.9g
4.63%
Net Carbohydrates:11.37g
4.13%
Sugar:5.49g
6.1%
Cholesterol:20.4mg
6.8%
Sodium:1880.72mg
81.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.11g
24.22%
Vitamin A:3586.1IU
71.72%
Calcium:392.32mg
39.23%
Vitamin K:34.72µg
33.06%
Phosphorus:251.04mg
25.1%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.18%
Selenium:7.54µg
10.76%
Vitamin C:8.45mg
10.24%
Fiber:2.53g
10.14%
Potassium:300.15mg
8.58%
Vitamin E:1.21mg
8.1%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.9%
Magnesium:30.63mg
7.66%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.34%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.25%
Folate:27.45µg
6.86%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6%
Iron:1.01mg
5.6%
Copper:0.07mg
3.74%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.55%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.32%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.22%
Source:Epicurious