PLANTAIN GARLIC SOUP

Plantain Garlic Soup image

Garlicky plantain soup is a favorite in southern Ecuador-and maybe soon in your house, too! Bonus: Our version takes about 35 minutes to make.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 35m

Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2-1/2 qt. (10 cups) water
2 lb. green plantains, ends trimmed, peeled
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. salt
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Add plantains; cover. Cook 15 min. Drain plantains, reserving 1-1/4 qt. (5 cups) of the cooking water.
Cut plantains into 2-inch chunks; place in food processor or blender container. Add garlic and the reserved cooking water; cover. Process until smooth.
Return plantain mixture to saucepan. Add milk and salt; mix well. Bring to boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Reduce heat to low. Add cheese and sour cream; cook until cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 490 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g