A thick, creamy soup made from green plantains simmered with onions, garlic, and fish stock, then blended until velvety smooth — a comforting island classic.
Ingredients
4 green plantains, peeled and chunked
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 liter fish stock
1 tbsp palm oil
Salt and pepper
Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
1Heat palm oil in a pot. Saute onion and garlic until softened.
2Add plantain chunks and fish stock. Bring to a boil.
3Simmer 25 min until plantains are very soft.
4Blend until completely smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
5Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with cilantro.
Did You Know?
Sopa de banana is considered the best cure for an upset stomach on the islands — mothers prepare it at the first sign of illness.