Banana and Onion Soup
Dive into the unexpected yet harmonious flavors of Banana and Onion Soup—a unique twist on classic comfort food that will surprise and delight your taste buds! This creamy, velvety soup brings together the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the rich, caramelized depth of golden-brown onions, enhanced with earthy ground cumin and a splash of heavy cream for luscious texture. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and fresh parsley, this soup is both savory and slightly sweet, making it an adventurous recipe for those looking to try something truly different. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, this one-pot creation is an easy way to bring bold, exotic flavors to your table. Perfect as a light dinner or an elegant appetizer, this Banana and Onion Soup is sure to intrigue and satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 large yellow onion
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Peel and slice the onions thinly. Peel the bananas and cut them into slices. Mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for 12-15 minutes until the onions caramelize and turn golden brown.
Stir in the minced garlic and ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced bananas to the pot and stir well.
Pour in the vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender to puree.
Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Simmer the soup for an additional 2 minutes to warm the cream through.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 4806 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.4 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.6 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.9 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 3117 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
