Plantain, Red Bean and Bacon Soup

Plantain, Red Bean and Bacon Soup 2 04 slices Bacon 01 nice big Tomato or 2-3 med ones, peeled, seeded 01 med yellow Onion, diced 01 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 01 tsp Fresh Ginger, chopped 01 tsp fresh garlic 03 tbsp Fresh Cilantro, chopped 02 overripe Plantains, peeled and diced 02 cups Good Chicken Stock

1. Saute bacon in a pot until almost crispy. Set aside bacon, drain fat leaving 1 tbsp.

2. Add onions and plantains.Cook 10 mins.

3. Add ginger, garlic and jalapeno. Cook 10 mins.

4. Add stock to pot.Low heat. Cover for 30-45 mins.

5. Now, put contents of pot in blender or apply hand mixer until still a little chunky here and there.

6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

7. Add desired quantities of beans, bacon and cilantro.

Serve in pre-broiled coconut.