Plantain Soup

Plantain Soup

·       3 green plantains, peeled

·       1 teaspoon olive oil

·       2 cloves garlic, minced

·       ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided

·       9 cups veggie broth

      ½ lime juice

·       ½ teaspoon salt

·       Freshly ground pepper, to taste

·       8 teaspoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

       1.  Shred plantains using the large holes of a box grater.

2      2.  Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

3      3.  Add garlic and ¼ cup cilantro; cook, stirring, until the garlic is softened, 1 to 2 minutes.

4      4.  Add broth and bring to a boil.

5      5.  Stir in plantains and lime juice and reduce heat to a simmer.

6      6.  Simmer until the plantains are tender and the soup is thickened 25 to 30 minutes.

7      7.  Season with salt and pepper.

8      8.  Sprinkle each serving with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese and garnish with a cilantro.