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Green Plantain Soup

I present to you a proposal slightly different for our palate: a delicious green plantain soup. You will be amazed by the result, so let's get cooking.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Colombian
Keyword: Creamy plantain soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Angela Vanesa Cañas

Ingredients

  • 3 green plantains.
  • 8 cups of chicken broth vegetable broth, or water.
  • 1 egg onion.
  • 2 garlic cloves.
  • 1 carrot.
  • ½ teaspoon of cumin.
  • 2 green onions.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cilantro.

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine the onion, garlic, and a cup of broth or water and blend.
  • Pour the mixture into a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and add the peeled and chopped plantains, chopped green onions, chopped carrot in small pieces, cumin, the rest of the broth, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the pot and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until the plantains are soft.
  • Once done, transfer the broth to the blender and blend until it forms a puree.
  • Return the soup to the pot, stir and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • If you find it too thick, you can add more broth or water.
  • Serve the green plantain soup and garnish with cilantro.

Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Remember to adjust the seasoning as per your taste and enjoy the meal with your loved ones.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2480mg | Potassium: 786mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 5127IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg