Best Cream Of Cilantro Soup Crema De Cilantro Recipes

Cream of Cilantro Soup image

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories Tex Mex

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 bunches 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 1 (32 ounce) can low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons flour
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese or 1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese
1 pint sour cream
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon cumin
sour cream
6 teaspoons chopped cilantro
red pepper flakes

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.1, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 87.4, Sodium 540.9, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 10.3

Cream of Garlic Soup With Cilantro image

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories Cuban

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Steps:

Separate and peel the garlic cloves.
Place the garlic, onions, and water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the soup from the heat and stir well, breaking up the garlic pieces; stir in the butter until melted then stir in the cream and serve immediately, topped with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 71.5, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.9