Plantain soup is eaten in various cuisines. In

Colombian cuisine Colombian cuisine is a compound of the culinary traditions of the six main regions within Colombia (Pacific, Amazonian, Andean, Orinoco, Caribbean, and Insular). Colombian cuisine varies regionally and is particularly influenced by Indigenous C ...

, the dish is known as ''sopa de patacón'' (fried plantain). There is also ''sopa de platanos'' (plantain soup) in

Latin American cuisine Latin American cuisine is the typical foods, beverages, and cooking styles common to many of the countries and cultures in Latin America. Latin America is a highly diverse area of land whose nations have varying cuisines. Some items typical o ...

including

Cuban cuisine Cuban cuisine is largely based on Spanish cuisine with influence from African and other Caribbean cuisines. Some Cuban recipes share spices and techniques with Spanish, African and Taino cooking, with some Caribbean influence in spice and flavor ...

Cuban Plantain Soup recipe , Receta de Sopa de Platano
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Puerto Rican cuisine Puerto Rican cuisine has its roots in the cooking traditions and practices of Europe (mostly Spain), Africa and the native Taínos. History Puerto Rican cuisine has been influenced by an array of cultures including Taino Arawak, Spanish, an ...

''Caldo de bolas de verde'' (green plantain dumpling soup) is from coastal

Ecuador Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republic of Ecuador ( es, República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"; Quechua: ''Ikwadur Ripuwlika''; Shuar: ''Eku ...

. The dumplings (balls) are made from green plantains stuffed with meat and vegetables. The beef broth includes corn and yuca. ''Aguají'' is a rustic Dominican plantain soup.Aguají (Rustic Dominican Plantain Soup) recipe
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Mohinga Mohinga (, ; also spelt mont hin gar) is a rice noodle and fish soup from Myanmar and an essential part of Burmese cuisine, considered by many to be the national dish of Myanmar. Mohinga is readily available in most parts of the country, sold by ...

'' is a Burmese soup made with banana/plantain stem. In Puerto Rico the soup is called ''sopa de plátano'' (plantain soup) and ''crema de plátano'' (plantain cream). The soup is made with a ratio of three green plantain to one yellow plantain. The plantains are cooked in ''

sofrito (Spanish, ), (Catalan), (Italian, ), or (Portuguese, ) is a basic preparation in Mediterranean, Latin American, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese cooking. It typically consists of aromatic ingredients cut into small pieces and sautéed or ...

'', spices,

broth Broth, also known as bouillon (), is a savory liquid made of water in which meat, fish or vegetables have been simmered for a short period of time. It can be eaten alone, but it is most commonly used to prepare other dishes, such as soups, ...

, and milk. When the plantains are cooked it is then pureed. The soup is similar in texture and appearance to

chowder Chowder is a thick soup prepared with milk or cream, a roux, and seafood or vegetables. Oyster crackers or saltines may accompany chowders as a side item, and cracker pieces may be dropped atop the dish. New England clam chowder is typically ...

and

cream soup A cream soup is a soup prepared using cream, light cream, half and half or milk as a key ingredient. Sometimes the dairy product is added at the end of the cooking process, such as after a cream soup has been puréed. A cream soup will often have ...

. It is eaten with sherred cheese on top. ''

Mofongo Mofongo () is a Puerto Rican dish with plantains as its main ingredient. Plantains are picked green, cut into pieces and typically fried but can be boiled or roasted, then mashed with salt, garlic, broth, and olive oil in a wooden pilón (mortar ...

'' is popular fried plantain dumpling stuffed with meat, spices, and vegetables and eaten in chicken broth.

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