Plantain Soup

Name: Plantain Soup
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 celery finely chopped; 1 onion small, finely chopped; 1 carrot finely chopped; 2 garlic minced; 5 cups chicken stock; 2 green plantains peeled and diced; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 bay leaf; salt; freshly ground black pepper

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 celery finely chopped
1 onion small, finely chopped
1 carrot finely chopped
2 garlic minced
5 cups chicken stock
2 green plantains peeled and diced
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
salt
freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2

Add celery, onions, carrots, and garlic, and sautee for 3 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
3

Pour in stock and bring to a boil.
4

Add plantains, 4 tablespoons cilantro, cumin and bay leaf.
5

Return to a boil.
6

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the plantains are very tender.
7

Discard the bay leaf.
8

With a slotted spoon, scoop out 1 cup of solids and place them in a food processor or blender.
9

Puree, add some of the cooking liquid, if nee