Step 1

Place the onion, garlic, scallions and water in a blender and blend for 30 seconds.

Step 2

Place the water mixture and beef bouillon in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and add the rest of the ingredients except the cilantro.

Step 3

Cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 30 minutes or until the plantains are tender.

Step 4

Take half of the soup and transfer to a blender and purée. Add the purée soup back to the pot, stir and cook for 15 more minutes.

Step 5

Divide the soup in bowls and sprinkle cilantro on top. Serve with avocado and aji.