Plantain Soup

==Description==
Here is a unique soup for all you adventurous chefs:) Please do not let your plantains turn yellow-black because they will turn sweet. Must use green plantains.
==Ingredients==
* 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
* 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 1 carrot, finely chopped
* 1 celery rib, finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 4-4 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth
* 2 Green plantains, peeled, quartered lengthwise & thinly sliced
* 1 bunch cilantro, stemmed and finely chopped
* 1/2-1 teaspoon cumin
* 1 Bay Leaf
* salt & pepper
==Directions==
# Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
# Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic.
# Cook, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes, or until onions are soft but not brown.
# Add 4 cups of chicken stock/broth and bring to boil over high heat.
# Add plantains, most of the cilantro (reserve a few tablespoons for garnish), cumin, and bay leaf.
# Season with salt and pepper.
# Return to boil.
# Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for 40-50 minutes or until plantains very tender.
# Remove and discard bay leaf.
# Transfer half the soup to blender; puree until smooth.
# Return to the pan.
# If soup is too thick, add a little more stock/broth.
# Season with more salt/cumin if desired.
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