Mtori Supu (Cream of Banana Soup)

Ingredients

• •2 pounds stewing beef with bone in one piece, chicken may be substituted
• •1/2 cup onions, chopped coarsely
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon pepper
• •1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper in
• •2 quarts water
• •3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks
• •4 medium bananas
• •2 ounces butter
• •1 cup coconut milk

Directions

1. 1Simmer the meat, onions, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper and water in a 4-quart saucepan for about 1 hour.
2. 2Add potatoes and bananas and simmer until the meat is completely tender. Remove the meat and set aside.
3. 3Put the mixture through a food mill or sieve and add 2 ounces butter and 1 cup coconut milk.
4. 4Serve the meat separately, as an entrée