Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Broccoli | 1 cup chopped (156g) | 55 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Celery Stalks | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Plantain | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. salted beef
- 2 scallions
- 4 c. fresh water
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 Tbs. tomato paste
- Few sprigs parsley
- 1/2 c. chopped celery
- 11/2 c. shredded cabbage
- 2 very green plantains
- 2 celery stalks, with leaves
- 1 bay leaf, slightly crushed
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
Directions
Place the beef in a heavy kettle with water, garlic, parsley, celery stalks, scallions, bay leaf and salt; bring to a brisk boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender.
Strain broth, discarding the vegetables.
Dice the beef and set aside.
Return the broth to the fire and bring again to a gentle boil.
Add to the broth Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and chopped celery.
Slice plantains into thick rounds and fry in two or three Tbs. butter until golden.
Pound each round with a wooden mallet until flat, and add immediately to the soup.
Simmer an additional fifteen minutes.
During the last few minutes of cooking time add cabbage, diced beef and cinnamon stick.
Discard cinnamon stick before serving the soup.
Category:Haitian Recipes
Category:Haitian Soups