Cream of Cilantro Soup
This recipe posted in honor of "We are Family!" ;-)
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 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 (32 ounce) can low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth
- 2teaspoons butter
- 2teaspoons flour
- 1
- 1pint sour cream
- 2cloves garlic
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2teaspoon cayenne
- 1⁄2teaspoon cumin
Garnish
- 6teaspoons chopped cilantro
DIRECTIONS
- 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.