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Plantain Soup

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients and directions for this recipe

2 lg Green plantains, peeled
Oil for deep frying
6 c Stock
Salt & pepper
Fresh lime juice

Slice plantains paper thin & place in a large bowl. Cover with water
& soak for 30 minutes.

Drain slices, pat dry with paper towels. Heat oil in skillet & fry
plantain slices till they are golden brown. Drain. Crush plantains in
a mortar & pestle until you have a thick paste. In a large pot, heat
stock & gradually stir in crushed plantain. Season well.

Simmer over low heat, stirring frequently. for 20 to 25 minutes. Serve
sprinkled with lime juice.

Randelman & Schwartz, "Memories of a Cuban Kitchen"

See also:
Previous recipe Plantain Salad
Next recipe Plantain Tarts

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