Plantain Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 ribs celery, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
• 2 green plantains, peeled and diced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves