Sopa De Platanos With Smoked Shrimp And Black Bean Salsa

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 3 semi-ripe plantains (yellow with some spots)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 large carrot grated
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 6 garlic cloves smashed
• 2 quarts chicken stock
• Emeril's Essence see * Note
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• Black Bean Salsa (see recipe)
• 1/2 pound smoked shrimp for garnish

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

* Note: See the "Bayou Blast - { Creole Seasoning}" recipe which is included in this collection.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place unpeeled plantains on a baking sheet and rub with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Roast plantains in oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until skin is blackened and flesh is softened somewhat. While plantains are still warm, trim ends and peel fruit (you may need gloves or a dishtowel if plantains are still very hot). Cut plantains into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

In a heavy saucepan sauté onion, carrot and cumin in remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until softened and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add plantains and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Skim surface of soup if necessary, and lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the plantains are very tender, about 20 minutes.

In a food processor or blender purée the mixture in batches until smooth and season with Essence, salt and pepper, to taste. Return the soup to the pot and keep warm until ready to serve. When serving, top each portion with 2 tablespoons of the Black Bean Salsa and the smoked shrimp.

This recipe yields 6 servings (about 8 cups).