COLOMBIAN SOPA DE PATACONES | How To Make A Fried Green Plantain Soup | SyS

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini is lower in calories, while potatoes are more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein, while beans are a budget-friendly protein source.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

Pour water into a large pot.

Add chopped or grated white onion to the pot.

Add chopped garlic to the pot.

Add chopped carrots to the pot.

Add chunks of beef (Chuck) to the pot.

Add homemade Colombian alinos (seasoning) to the pot.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Give the mixture a final stir.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil on high heat.

Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, remove the lid and add chopped potatoes to the pot.

Add fried green plantains (patacones) to the pot.

Bring the soup back to a boil.

Simmer for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Serve the soup and add chopped cilantro as a final touch.

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