Arvejas con guineo: split pea and green banana soup
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
8
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Cuisine
South American, American, Ecuadorian
Arvejas con guineo: split pea and green banana soup
Description
This soup begins by cooking split peas until soft, reserving the broth for depth. A refrito of onion, garlic, cumin, and optional achiote builds the base flavor. Diced green bananas are simmered in the broth until tender, then combined with the cooked peas. The addition of queso fresco and quesillo cheeses along with milk creates a creamy texture without heavy cream.
The soup carries savory, earthy, and slightly tangy flavors from cheese, enhanced by fresh cilantro added at the end. Serving with avocado slices adds creaminess while hot sauce introduces heat, customizable to taste.
Seasoning with salt and pepper completes the balanced profile. This dish works well as a filling main for cooler days and showcases green banana usage in Latin cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 lb split peas about 2 cups, dried
- 6 banana peeled and diced (about 4 cups, green
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 6 garlic crushed, cloves
- 1 white onion about 2 cups, medium sized, finely chopped
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tsp achiote optional, ground
- 6 cups water can also use the broth or cooking liquid from the peas
- ½ cup queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup Quesillo Cheese can use mozzarella, crumbled or grated
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- salt
- black pepper
Serve with:
- avocado
- aji hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook the peas according to package instructions in water and salt until tender, if desired reserve the broth the peas cooked in to add to the soup (instead of water).
- Heat the oil over medium heat to make a refrito, add the chopped onion, crushed garlic, cumin, achiote, and salt, cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions are soft
- Add the water or broth from the peas, bring to a boil and add the diced green bananas, simmer until the green bananas are soft, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add the cooked split peas, stir well and cook for 5 minutes
- Add the cheese and milk, cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped cilantro, taste and adjust salt to taste. Serve with avocados slices and hot sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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