Sopa de Tomates con Platanos

Ingredients

 * 8 md tomatoes - peeled, chopped
 * 4 ea bananas
 * 2 c chicken stock
 * 2 T cornstarch
 * 1/2 t salt
 * 1/4 c Half & half
 * 2 T vegetable oil
 * 1/8 t white pepper
 * 2 ea Onion - chopped fine
 * 2 T coconut - grated

Directions

 * 1) In large saucepan, combine tomatoes, stock and salt. Bring to a boil - cover and simmer over low heat until tomatoes are soft.
 * 2) Heat oil in saucepan. Add onions - saute until transparent. Peel and slice bananas. Add banana slices to sauteed onions. Saute - crushing slightly.
 * 3) Strain tomato pulp through strainer - or puree in a blender or food processor. Stir puree into Onion mixture.
 * 4) In bowl, combine cornstarch and half & half. Stir in about 1/4 cup hot tomato soup. Stir cornstarch mixture into remaining soup.
 * 5) Stir constantly over low heat until soups thickens slightly. Season with white pepper. Pour into a tureen or serve in individual bowls.