Colombian Plantain Soup (Sopa de Platano) Recipe

Name: Colombian Plantain Soup (Sopa de Platano) Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 quart vegetable or peanut oil; 4 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup); 1 1/2 quarts low sodium store-bought or homemade chicken stock; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Handful chopped fresh cilantro leaves.

Latin American Cuisine: Sopa de Platano (Colombian Plantain Soup)

Active: 30 mins

Total: 30 mins

Serves: 4 servings

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1 quart vegetable or peanut oil
4 green plantains, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 1/2 quarts low-sodium store-bought or homemade chicken stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Handful chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep-sided cast iron skillet until it registers 300°F on an instant read thermometer. Add plantains and cook, turning occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook, stirring occsionally, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock and plantains. Cook, mashing plantains occasionally, until plantains are broken down and soup is thickened, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro and serve.

Special equipment

wok or high-sided cast iron skillet.

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Latin American Cuisine: Sopa de Platano (Colombian Plantain Soup)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
504	Calories
22g	Fat
79g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	504
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1160mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 79g	29%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 29mg	147%
Calcium 41mg	3%
Iron 2mg	14%
Potassium 1476mg	31%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.