It gives new purpose to a pantry staple.

If you’re worried about it being gritty, it’s genuinely not!

It just provides more of a “rustic charm.”

A split image of Jacques Pepin and a bowl of tomato rice soup

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Polenta-fy Anything

Since discovering this trick, I’ll be polenta-fying all my favorite soups.

The polenta perfectly complemented the beans and veggies, creating a hearty Italian-inspired dinner.

I can see myself using this trick for many more soups and stews.

A small clear bowl with polenta

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And while I lovedaalandotherlentil-based dishes, lentil soups often feel boring to me.

Adding polenta would change that, making it feel creamy and indulgent without a drop of dairy.

This trick can work with almost any brothy soup.

Last I checked, fishing out lumps is not an enjoyable dinner time activity for anyone!