Plantain soup Recipe | Food Network UK

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 celery stick, strings removed and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 480ml chicken stock, home-made or shop-bought, plus more if needed
• 2 green plantains, peeled and thinly sliced
• 30g fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped, reserve some for garnish
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper