LENTIL SOUP WITH PLANTAINS
Steps:
- Cut 1 onion into chunks and the other into dice. Puree 6 of the garlic cloves and keep the remaining 5 whole. Place the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, onion chunks and whole garlic cloves in the center of a medium square of cheesecloth. Tie the ends together to form a package. Place the fresh thyme in another square of cheesecloth and tie the ends together to enclose. In a large saucepan or stockpot, combine vegetable stock or water and the spice and herb packages, or dried thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for thirty minutes. Stir in lentils and continue cooking until they are cooked through but still firm, about 15 minutes. Strain the lentils, reserving the liquid and thyme bundle. In separate saucepan heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add onions and saute until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Add plantains, carrots and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the plantains are soft and golden, about 15 minutes. Stir in the pureed garlic and allspice and cook for 5 minutes longer, being careful not to scorch the garlic. Add the lentils, their reserved liquid and the thyme bundle. Bring to a simmer and cook another 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, and remove the thyme bundle. Stir in half of the chopped cilantro. Ladle into bowls and garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro.
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Jorge Chay
chay_j57@hotmail.comI've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
THEMBELIHLE NTLOKO
thembelihle.n70@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Amlesh Mehta
m@gmail.comI'm a beginner cook and I found this recipe to be very easy to follow.
Shon Sewell
s51@hotmail.frThis soup is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then eat it throughout the week.
asifali bhangar
a.bhangar96@yahoo.comI'm allergic to plantains, so I substituted them with sweet potatoes. The soup still turned out great!
Farhad AFG
farhada3@gmail.comThis soup is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I also like that it's a vegan recipe.
Vusi Cebo
v_cebo@yahoo.comI found this soup to be a bit bland. I think it could use more salt and pepper.
Awais jaan
jaan-awais@gmail.comThis soup is a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I will use less chili powder.
Jennifer Pine
p_jennifer86@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of lentil soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The plantains and spices add a really unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Darshan del Cielo Santander Conde
conde.d87@yahoo.comThis soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.
Md Shurim
s_md41@gmail.comThis soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the combination of lentils, plantains, and spices. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.
Mdreazhossain reaz
m_r@aol.comI made this soup for dinner last night and my family loved it! The soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the plantains, which gave the soup a unique and delicious flavor.
Grace Padayao
grace-p@hotmail.comThis lentil soup with plantains is a delicious and hearty meal! The combination of lentils, plantains, and spices is perfect, and the soup is very filling. I will definitely be making this again.