Sopa de Plátano (Plantain Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 green plantains, peeled and chopped
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup coconut milk (optional for a creamy version) 🥥
• 0.5 lime, juiced
• Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics
2. 2Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
3. 3Sauté onions until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 42️⃣ Simmer the Plantains
5. 5Add chopped plantains and stir to coat them in the seasoning.
6. 6Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until plantains are soft.
7. 73️⃣ Blend for Creaminess
8. 8Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. (Or carefully blend in batches using a regular blender.)
9. 9Stir in coconut milk (if using) and lime juice, adjusting seasoning to taste.
10. 104️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
11. 11Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro. Serve warm!