Colombian Plantain Soup (Sopa de Platano)

Ingredients

• 3 large Ripe plantains
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Cilantro

Instructions

1. 1Peel and chop the plantains into small pieces.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté until softened.
3. 3Add plantains and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until plantains are very tender.
4. 4Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a regular blender and blend until smooth.
5. 5Season with cumin, salt, and pepper.
6. 6Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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