Sopa de Platano Maduro

Name: Sopa de Platano Maduro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 3 ripe sweet plantains, sliced; 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbsp lime juice

A silky Cuban sweet plantain soup balancing natural sweetness with savory aromatic spices and fresh lime.

40 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 ripe sweet plantains, sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup chopped yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 4 minutes until translucent and soft.
3

Stir in 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
4

Add 3 sliced ripe sweet plantains and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally as they soften.
5

Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and bring the liquid to a gentle boil.
6

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the plantains are very soft.
7

Puree the soup using an immersion blender until completely smooth.
8

Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice before serving warm.

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Questions

What is Sopa de Platano Maduro?

A silky Cuban sweet plantain soup balancing natural sweetness with savory aromatic spices and fresh lime. This reference files it under Cuban soup: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Sopa de Platano Maduro?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (15 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the plantains are very soft."

How do I know when Sopa de Platano Maduro is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the plantains are very soft.

Is Sopa de Platano Maduro gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Sopa de Platano Maduro is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

Can I freeze Sopa de Platano Maduro?

Yes. Refrigerate Sopa de Platano Maduro for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

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