Plantain Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or canned low-sodium broth, plus more if needed
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 green plantains, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped, reserve some for garnish
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 celery rib, strings removed and finely chopped
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves