Sopa de Platanos

Name: Sopa de Platanos
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, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 unripe green plantains, peeled, sliced; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp salt

A savory green plantain soup simmered with garlic, onion, and bell pepper, then blended into a velvety comfort dish.

40 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 unripe green plantains, peeled, sliced
4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

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

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.
3

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Add 3 peeled, sliced unripe green plantains, 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 tsp salt, bringing the mixture to a boil.
5

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until plantains are tender.
6

Purée soup in batches using a blender until completely smooth.
7

Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice before serving warm.

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Questions

What is Sopa de Platanos?

A savory green plantain soup simmered with garlic, onion, and bell pepper, then blended into a velvety comfort dish. This reference files it under Cuban soup: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

What should Sopa de Platanos look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until plantains are tender.

Is Sopa de Platanos gluten-free?

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

How many calories are in Sopa de Platanos?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 210 calories, with 4 g protein, 38 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Sopa de Platanos keep?

Refrigerate Sopa de Platanos 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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