Livhuwani is a recipe creator & food blogger with a passion for encouraging people to eat more plants and championing indigenous African ingredients. In this article, Livhuwani shares a nutritious recipe for a Creamy Plantain Soup.
Creamy Plantain Soup
A delightful roasted plantain soup with a creamy and sweet taste, enriched by subtleties of zestiness – a remarkably tasty soup that can be enjoyed hot or cold.
If you’re a fan of rich and comforting soups with a touch of sweetness and creaminess, then look no further! This Vegan Creamy Plantain Soup is here to impress your taste buds with its delightful combination of roasted plantains and sweet potatoes. This heartwarming recipe brings together the natural flavors of these wholesome ingredients, enhanced by a hint of zesty goodness that makes it truly irresistible.
Perfectly suited for both chilly evenings and warm days, this versatile soup can be enjoyed hot or cold, making it a go-to dish all year round. With simple steps and easy-to-find ingredients, you can create a nourishing and tasty bowl of Vegan Creamy Plantain Soup that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Get ready to savor every spoonful of this flavorful soup! Here’s the easy-to-follow recipe that will have you enjoying this plant-based goodness in no time. Let’s get cooking!
Creamy Roasted Plantain Soup
Ingredients
- 2 yellow plantains peeled and sliced
- 320 g red sweet potato peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 1 green pepper diced
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and sliced
- 1 Scotch bonnet
- 1 red onion peeled and chopped
- 1 lime
- ⅓ cup plant-based cream optional
- Extras
- 1 yellow plantain peeled and sliced option
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/Gas 4/350F. Transfer the sweet potatoes, onions, plantains, and garlic to a baking tray. Sprinkle with all-purpose seasoning, drizzle with oil, and toss until the vegetables are well coated. Roast for 20–22 minutes in the oven until they are soft and golden brown.
- Topping (optional): While the vegetables are roasting, you can choose to peel and slice one extra plantain. Drizzle with oil and bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Transfer the roasted vegetable mixture from the oven to a medium-sized pot. In a jug, combine hot water and a vegetable stock cube until well combined. Pour in the vegetable stock, add the ginger powder, and simmer for 5 minutes on low-medium heat.
- Using a hand blender, blitz the vegetables. Pour in the cream, then squeeze in the lime, and mix well.
- Once the roasted plantain soup is cooked and ready to eat, Transfer it to a bowl and serve it with extra plantains.
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