Green Plantain Soup-Puerto Rico

sopa de platanos verdes posted for ZWT#3 from Caribbean Cooking.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  green plantains
•  salt
• 4  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 6  cups  beef stock
•  parmesan cheese (grated)

Directions

1. Peel the plantains and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
2. Soak in cold salted water for 20 minutes.
3. Dry and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan and saute the plantain slices until they are tender (about 15 minutes).
5. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Crush in a mortar so they break into bits.
7. Heat the beef stock in a saucepan and add the plantain chips.
8. Simmer for 15 minutes.
9. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.