Supu Ya Ndizi (Plantain Soup)

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Serves 8 to 10.

Ingredients:

• 2 or 3 (1 pound) green plantains, peeled
• 6 cups chicken broth (3 cans of chicken broth may be used)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Procedure:

1. Slice the peeled plantains and put them into a blender or food processor with 1 cup of the chicken broth.
2. Blend them together until smooth and free of lumps.
3. Pour the remaining 5 cups of chicken broth into a large saucepan. Stir in blended plantain mixture.
4. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soup is thickened (about 45 minutes). Add salt and pepper to taste.