COLOMBIAN SOPA DE PLÁTANO OR PLANTAIN SOUP | How To Make Colombian Plantain Soup | SyS

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.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add white onion and cook for about three minutes.

Add green onion and garlic; cook for about one minute.

Add chopped carrots and food coloring.

Add lots of water and chopped green plantains.

Add chunks of beef; stir and cover.

Bring to a boil on high heat, then lower to medium-low and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes.

If using a pressure cooker, cook for about half that time.

Remove the large piece of plantain, place it in a blender with a little soup, and blend to thicken the soup.

Add red potatoes and sweet peas to the soup.

Add the plantain puree back to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cover the pot, bring to a boil on high heat, then lower to medium-low and cook for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are done.

Garnish with cilantro before serving.

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