Sopa De Platanos With Smoked Shrimp And Black Bean Salsa

Recipe Ingredients

3		Semi-ripe plantains
		= (yellow with some spots)
1/4 cup	59ml	Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon	5ml	Kosher salt
1		Onion - chopped
1		Carrot - grated (large)
1 teaspoon	5ml	Ground cumin
6		Garlic cloves - smashed
2		Chicken stock
		Emeril's Essence - see * Note
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Black Bean Salsa - (see recipe)
1/2 lb	227g / 8oz	Smoked shrimp - for garnish

Recipe Instructions

* Note: See the "Bayou Blast - {Emeril's Creole Seasoning}" recipe which is included in this collection.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place unpeeled plantains on a baking sheet and rub with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and sprinkle with kosher salt. Roast plantains in oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until skin is blackened and flesh is softened somewhat. While plantains are still warm, trim ends and peel fruit (you may need gloves or a dishtowel if plantains are still very hot). Cut plantains into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

In a heavy saucepan saute onion, carrot and cumin in remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until softened and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add plantains and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Skim surface of soup if necessary, and lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the plantains are very tender, about 20 minutes.

In a food processor or blender puree the mixture in batches until smooth and season with Essence, salt and pepper, to taste. Return the soup to the pot and keep warm until ready to serve. When serving, top each portion with 2 tablespoons of the Black Bean Salsa and the smoked shrimp.

This recipe yields 6 servings (about 8 cups).

Source:
ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EE-2A34) - from the - TV FOOD NETWORK

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