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.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the onions thinly. Peel the bananas and cut them into slices. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the sliced onions to the pot. Stir occasionally and cook for 12-15 minutes until the onions caramelize and turn golden brown.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and ground cumin. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced bananas to the pot and stir well.

Step 6

Pour in the vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 7

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender to puree.

Step 8

Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Simmer the soup for an additional 2 minutes to warm the cream through.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1657 grams (1657.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1443

Total Fat 86.70g	111%
Saturated Fat 40.90g	205%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 4807mg	209%
Total Carbohydrate 144.40g	53%
Dietary Fiber 23.60g	84%
Total Sugars 55.90g
Protein 23.90g	48%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 259mg	20%
Iron 8mg	45%
Potassium 3117mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.7%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 39.7%