Cream of Cilantro Soup
- Time:30 mins show details
Ingredients
- 2bunches fresh cilantro, take 1 bunch and wash,stems removed and leaves chopped (Remove 6 T. from the other bunch to set aside for garnish)
- 1(32 ounce) can low-sodium low-fat chicken broth or low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoonsbutter
- 2 teaspoonsflour
- 1(8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese or 1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese
- 1 pintsour cream
- 2cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspooncayenne
- ½ teaspooncumin
- sour cream
- 6 teaspoonschopped cilantro
- red pepper flakes
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Preparation
- 30 mins
In a food processor puree the cilantro with 1 cup of the broth, and blend to smooth.
In a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour.
Slowly add the remaining broth, whisking to smooth.
Boil, while whisking, for 1 minute.
Stir in the cream cheese, cilantro mixture, sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin.
Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and offer garnishes at the table.
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