Cuban Sopa De Platano (Plantain Soup)

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: yellow squash

Zucchini offers a similar texture while being lower in calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock enhances flavor without extra cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: none

Guacamole adds flavor but may not be as cost-effective.

In a large pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and bay leaf.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add the sliced green plantains and reduce heat to simmer until plantains are tender.

Remove the bay leaf and blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches.

Stir in lime juice and season with salt to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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