Lentil Soup with Plantains Recipe

Name: Lentil Soup with Plantains
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large onion; 6 cloves garlic; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 whole cloves; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and drained; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 2 ripe (black) plantains, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cups); 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/4 cups); 1/2 tsp. salt; ⅛ tsp. ground allspice; 3/4 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 large onion
6 cloves garlic
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves
5 sprigs fresh thyme
8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and drained
3 Tbs. olive oil
2 ripe (black) plantains, peeled and diced (1 1/2 cups)
3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/4 cups)
1/2 tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. ground allspice
3/4 cup chopped cilantro

1
Cut half of onion into chunks and other half into dice.
2
Mince 3 cloves garlic; keep 3 remaining cloves garlic whole.
3
Tie onion chunks, whole garlic cloves, cinnamon stick, and cloves in square of cheesecloth.
4
Tie fresh thyme in separate square of cheesecloth.
5
Bring broth and cheesecloth bundles to a boil in stockpot.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes.
7
Stir in lentils, and cook 15 minutes more.
8
Strain lentils, discard onion bundle, and set lentils aside; reserve cooking liquid and thyme bundle.
9
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
10
Add diced onions, and saute 6 to 8 minutes.
11
Reduce heat to medium-low; add plantains, carrots, and salt.
12
Saute 15 minutes, or until plantains are golden.
13
Stir in minced garlic and allspice; cook 5 minutes more.
14
Add lentils, reserved liquid, and thyme bundle; simmer 15 minutes.
15
Remove and discard thyme bundle.
16
Stir in half of cilantro.
17
Ladle soup into bowls, and garnish with remaining cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large onion, 6 cloves garlic, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Lentil Soup with Plantains falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil Soup with Plantains

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