Green plantains are a rich source of fiber and best of all, there are thousands of types of original and healthy recipes that can be made with plantains.
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The green plane is a widely used ingredient in the gastronomy of Caribbean countries such as Venezuela or Colombia and the soup that we teach you to prepare next is a delicious dish that has a refreshing and very particular flavor.
Let’s go then with the step-by-step recipe for the green plantain and cilantro soup, surely you will be surprised by its flavor and it is also a very easy recipe to prepare.
Ingredients to make Green Banana and Cilantro Soup:
- 1 green banana
- 2 slices of green onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 150 grams of Peas
- 2 medium potatoes
- 500 milliliters of rib or beef broth
- 150 grams of fresh coriander
- 1 pinch of salt and pepper
How to make Green Plantain and Cilantro Soup:
- Pre-list the ingredients on the work table to speed up all the processes when cooking our soup.
- We start by working with the green banana, remove the skin and cut thick slices as seen in the photo.
- With the green plantain you can make many recipes such as plantain to stones or the exquisite plantain ceviche, do not forget to try them.
- Next, place the broth in a deep pot and heat over medium heat until it boils. Then, add all the vegetables and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let it boil for about 10-15 minutes and lower the heat to a simmer.
- Separately, heat oil in a frying pan and fry the banana from side to side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side, as if you were making slices of banana.
- Remove and flatten slightly with the help of a kitchen board.
- Place the plantain chips back in the pan with oil and fry them again until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Remove to a plate with absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
- Add the plantains to our soup along with the finely chopped cilantro. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes and turn off the heat.
- Serve our green plantain and cilantro soup and enjoy.
