Caribbean Plantain Soup

By pammons

Makes 5 (3/4-cup) servings, each containing approximately:
90 calories
18 gm. carbohydrate
Trace fat
8 mg. cholesterol
3 gm. protein
358 mg. sodium
3 gm. fiber

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/3 cup chopped leeks
• 3/4 cup chopped plantains
• 1/4 teaspoon minced green chiles (remove all seeds)
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup diced sweet potatoes
• Pinch ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large saucepan combine chicken stock, leeks, plantains, chiles, garlic and sweet potatoes. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes or until sweet potatoes are soft. Allow to cool slightly.
2. Transfer to blender container and puree until smooth. Transfer back to saucepan and reheat. Add ginger, salt, lime juice and Worcestershire sauce.