Sopa De Guineo Verde (honduran Green Banana Soup)

Sopa de Guineo Verde, or Honduran Green Banana Soup, is a traditional dish that is popular in Honduran cuisine. This hearty and flavorful soup is made with green bananas and is a staple in many Honduran households.

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Sopa De Guineo Verde (honduran Green Banana Soup)

Ingredients

  • 4 green bananas, peeled and sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the sliced green bananas to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, add the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Once the bananas are tender, remove the pot from the heat.
  7. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches until smooth.
  8. Return the soup to the pot and reheat if necessary.
  9. Adjust the seasoning if needed, and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
10g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large pot Immersion blender or regular blender Knife Cutting board Stirring spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Sopa de Guineo Verde is best served hot and can be accompanied by a side of rice or tortillas.

Tips & tricks

For added flavor, you can garnish the soup with fresh cilantro, diced avocado, or a squeeze of lime juice before serving.

Cost

$5