Fried Plantain Soup

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• 7½ cups Soup Stock

1. Prepare Soup Stock.
2. Peel plantains, cut into 1-inch slices, and soak in salted water for 15 minutes.
3. Drain plantains and deep-fry in lard or vegetable oil for 15 minutes at a temperature of 350°F. Remove plantain slices from fat, mash in a mortar, and add to Soup Stock.
4. Cook over moderate heat for 10 minutes