Best 7 Plantain Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of African cuisine with our tantalizing plantain soup. Originating from West Africa, this savory and comforting soup is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The star ingredient, plantains, are versatile fruits that lend a unique starchy sweetness. Accompanied by a symphony of vegetables, aromatic spices, and a rich broth, this soup promises a satisfying meal.

In this comprehensive guide, we present a diverse collection of plantain soup recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. From the classic Ghanaian plantain soup, bursting with bold flavors and spices, to the Nigerian version enhanced with smoky fish and aromatic herbs, these recipes cater to a wide range of preferences.

For those seeking a vegan alternative, we offer a delectable recipe that captures the essence of plantain soup without compromising on taste. And for those who prefer a richer, more indulgent experience, our creamy plantain soup, infused with coconut milk and spices, is sure to delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOPA DE PLATANO - PLANTAIN SOUP



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This is one of the best soups if you like plantains.

Provided by Armando Sepulveda-Sheffield

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 41m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as desired
½ cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon sofrito
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay (laurel) leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 cups chicken stock
2 large green plantains, peeled and grated

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add sofrito, garlic, cumin, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  • Stir plantain into mixture and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf and blend mixture with an immersion blender until soup is smooth and thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 744.8 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

SANCOCHO (COLOMBIAN BEEF AND PLANTAIN SOUP)



Sancocho (Colombian Beef and Plantain Soup) image

Provided by Bryan Miller

Categories     soups and stews, appetizer

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds oxtail, usually sold in 2-inch-long pieces
5 scallions
6 large garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
10 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Paprika, to taste
1 1/2 pounds lean stew beef, cut into bite-size cubes
3 green plantains
1 1/2 pounds frozen yuca

Steps:

  • Remove all excess fat from the oxtail. In a deep soup pot, place the oxtail, scallions, garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper and paprika. Cover with 6 quarts water, and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Bring liquid to a rolling boil, and cook for 10 minutes, skimming off the fat. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Return soup to a boil, and add the stew beef. Cook for 5 minutes at a low boil while skimming off fat. Return to a simmer, and cook 45 additional minutes.
  • Peel the plantains. Cut them into 2-inch pieces. Add the plantains and the yuca to the soup, one piece at a time, making sure the soup continues to simmer as you add them. Simmer for another 45 minutes. Serve with aji pique; diners can add the sauce to the soup to taste. If desired, white rice can be added to the soup at the table.

SOPA DE PLATANO ( PLANTAIN SOUP)



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Make and share this Sopa De Platano ( Plantain Soup) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mimi C

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
3 medium green plantains
1 cup sofrito sauce
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons sazon goya con culantro y achiote
adobo seasoning (to taste)
water (Large pot 3/4 full)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Fill pot 3/4 way full of water.
  • Crumble raw Ground beef into water.
  • Add Adobo, sazon and bouillon cubes.
  • Add oil to a small pot, cook sofrito about 3-4 minutes on med high heat. Add to water.
  • Grate Plantains on a cheese grater ( finest part of the grater)
  • Add the plantains to the rest of the ingredients.
  • Add as much tomato sauce as you like.its up to you. I add the whole can.
  • Bring it all to a boil, then simmer on med low heat 1-1 1/2 hours. Season with more adobo ( or salt) to your taste, if needed.
  • Serve with rice!
  • SOFRITO.
  • 1 white onion.
  • 1 green bell pepper.
  • 1 bunch of cilantro.
  • 3 cloves of garlic.
  • 2 tbs. of oregano.
  • Chop and puree all ingredients. Freeze the rest to use in other recipes (it's the best magic seasoning!).

PLANTAIN SOUP



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I love hispanic food and plantains are one of my favorite things to eat. Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains.

Provided by Ang11002

Categories     Costa Rican

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 -4 1/2 cups chicken stock or 4 -4 1/2 cups broth
2 green plantains, peeled, quartered lengthwise & thinly sliced
1 bunch cilantro, stemmed and finely chopped
1/2-1 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic.
  • Cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes, or until onions are soft but not brown.
  • Add 4 cups of chicken stock/broth and bring to boil over high heat.
  • Add plantains, most of the cilantro (reserve a few tablespoons for garnish), cumin, and bay leaf.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Return to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for 40-50 minutes or until plantains very tender.
  • Remove and discard bay leaf.
  • Transfer half the soup to blender; puree until smooth.
  • Return to the pan.
  • If soup is too thick, add a little more stock/broth.
  • Season with more salt/cumin if desired.

SWEET POTATO AND ROASTED PLANTAIN SOUP WITH FRIED PLANTAIN AND SMOKED CHILE CREMA



Sweet Potato and Roasted Plantain Soup with Fried Plantain and Smoked Chile Crema image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ripe plantains
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
4 sweet potatoes, roasted, peeled and mashed
Pureed plantains
8 cups vegetable stock
1 cup coconut milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 green plantain, peeled and julienned
2 cups canola oil
Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place plantain on a baking sheet and roast until skins are black and plantains are soft, remove and let cool. Peel and cut into chunks. Heat maple syrup over medium heat, add the roasted plantain and saute until caramelized. Remove with slotted spoon and place food processor and process until smooth.
  • Place potatoes, plantains and vegetable stock in a medium saucepan and cook for 30 minutes. Add the coconut milk and cook for 5 minutes. Place in a food processor and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Smoked Chile Crema: 1 cup creme fraiche 2 teaspoons chipotle pepper puree Salt Combine creme fraiche and chipotle puree in a small bowl and season with salt. Assemble: Cilantro leaves Ladle soup into 8 bowls. Drizzle with smoked chile crema and garnish with fried plantains and cilantro leaves.
  • Heat oil to 365 degrees F. in a medium skillet.
  • Add plantains in batches and cook until golden .
  • brown. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and season with salt.

PLANTAIN SOUP



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Categories     Plantain     Simmer     Boil

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 green plantains, peeled (page 623) and cut into chunks
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
6 cups beef, chicken, or vegetable stock, preferably homemade (page 160 or 162)
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
Cayenne or hot red pepper flakes to taste, optional
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the plantains, lime juice, stock, and garlic in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer until the plantains are very soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the plantains and garlic to a food processor or blender and process, gradually adding just enough broth, about 1 cup, to make a smooth paste. Pour the paste back into the saucepan and whisk over low heat until the soup is thickened and heated through. Season with cayenne if desired and salt and pepper and serve hot.
  • Thin Plantain Soup
  • This is more of a broth than a creamy puree: Instead of slicing the plantains, grate them. Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and serve with lime wedges (garnish with cilantro if you have it).
  • Chunky Plantain Soup
  • No straining or pureeing here: Instead of slicing the plantains, grate them; mince the garlic. Place all the ingredients in a large saucepan, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 30 minutes. Stir well and serve.

SHRIMP, COCONUT AND PLANTAIN SOUP



SHRIMP, COCONUT AND PLANTAIN SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons of canola or vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 scallions finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 habanero chili, seeded and finely chopped or to your taste
2 cups chopped tomatoes,
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 green plantains, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
3 cups of water
1 pound of large shrimp, shell on
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 cans (14 oz) of coconut milk or more if necessary
Fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Make the refrito: In a medium pot over medium-high heat, warm the oil. When it is hot, add the onion, scallions and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and bell pepper, and then add the chili, tomatoes, carrots, plantain and ground cumin. Cook for about 8 minutes more or until the vegetables are soft. 2. Meanwhile, clean and de-vein the shrimp and place the shells in a small pot with the water. 3. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, about 15 minutes. Strain the liquid and discard the shells. 4. Add the shrimp liquid to the vegetables, stir well and cook for 12 minutes more. 5 Add the coconut milk and cook for about 10 minutes more. Add the shrimp and cook just until the shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe plantains for a sweeter and richer flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the soup.
  • Add a protein source, such as chicken or beans, to make the soup more filling.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Plantain soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up ripe plantains and it is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This soup is also a good source of energy and can help to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a hearty and filling soup, plantain soup is a great option.

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