Sopa de Lentejas con Plátano Verde (Green Plantain and Lentil Soup)
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- 5 cups vegetable chicken of beef
- 1 green plantain peeled and diced
- 1 ¼ cup dried lentils
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup sliced carrots
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- Fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Place the onion, garlic and scallions in a blender with ¼ cup of water and blend.
- Place the plantains, lentils, onion mixture and broth in a pot and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook until the lentils become tender, but not mushy, about 35 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the carrots and cumin, cook for about 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender, thin with water if necessary. Add fresh cilantro and serve.
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