Tutorial on Cuban recipe sopa de plátano y vaca frita (plantain soup and fried flank steak )

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini offers a similar texture while being lower in calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added preservatives.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk provides creaminess with a unique flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Peel and slice the green plantains into rounds.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped yellow onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the sliced plantains and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the plantains are tender.

Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.

Return the blended soup to the pot; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with avocado slices and a sprinkle of red chili.

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