Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

4 tbs butter
1 medium onion, large dice
2 sticks celery, large dice
6 peeled garlic cloves
2 lbs green bananas(pre-boiled and peeled)
1 medium carrot, medium dice
3 bay leaves
4 sprigs thyme
8 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
3 cups white or yellow cheddar cheese, grated
Salt & pepper to taste

green banana cheddar cheese soup by Student Chef Gabrielle Thomas

METHOD:

Melt butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Sauté onions, celery, garlic, green bananas and carrots for 7-10 minutes. Add the stock and allow the soup to come to a boil before reducing heat. Continue to simmer until green bananas are soft. Remove from stove top and blend in a blender until soup is smooth. Return to stove top on low heat. Add cheese and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve with love and enjoy.