Plantain Garlic Soup

Plantains are a staple food in many tropical regions and are often used as a substitute for potatoes due to their similar taste and texture.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Plantain Garlic Soup

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: African, Caribbean Courses: Lunch, Soup Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 piece Ripe plantains
• 4 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 small Onion
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Peel and cut the plantains into small cubes.
2. Crush the garlic cloves and finely chop the onion.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté the garlic and onion until golden brown.
4. Add the plantain cubes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
7. Stir in the coconut milk, ground black pepper, and salt. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6g10%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.