Soft Polenta with Leeks

Total time: 20 minutes
       Check the package directions for quantity proportion - you may have to add more (or less) liquid to get a soft consistency. It can be adjusted at the end, before serving. This should be very thick but not stiff. 

 Ingredients:

• 1/2 medium leek
• 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) chicken stock
• 1/4 cup (1.5oz, 45gr) polenta, quick-cooking
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 cup (2pz, 60ml) milk or cream (or more stock)
• 1/4 cup (1oz, 30gr) shredded cheese
• 1 tbs olive oil

 Instructions:

• Clean and slice leek.
• Sauté in oil in small saucepan over medium heat.  
• When leeks are soft, 7 - 10 minutes, add stock, oregano and heat.
• When stock is simmering slowly pour in polenta, whisking constantly.
• Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes or until done. 
• Add milk (or stock) to thin and cheese. 
• Stir well and serve.