Best Portuguese Coriander Soup Sopa De Coentro Recipes

Fresh Coriander Soup (Sopa De Coentro) image

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories Potato

Time P1DT1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 yellow onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced (or more)
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 potatoes, medium, peeled and coarsely chopped (I use Yukon gold)
6 cups chicken broth (preferably homemade and unsalted)
salt
cayenne pepper
3/4 cup fresh coriander leaves (cilantro, about one bunch(no stems)

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, sauté the onions and garlic in 3 tablespoons of olive oil for about five minutes.
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the potatoes and stir fry for another minute.
Add the broth, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are mushy.
Remove from the heat and puree the soup, using an immersion blender.
Now stir in salt and pepper and the coriander (cilantro), cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
After 24 hours, the soup is ready to be served cold, or, once you have gently heated it over moderate heat, it can be served hot.

Portuguese Potato and Cilantro Soup image

Provided by littlemafia

Categories Portuguese

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
6 cups vegetables or 6 cups chicken stock
salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute the onions and garlic in 3 Tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes, until limp, then add the last Tablespoon of oil and the potatoes and stir-fry for a minute.
Add the stock, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, until the potatoes are mushy.
Remove from heat and puree.
Return the soup to the pot, season with salt and cayenne, and stir in the chopped cilantro.
You can serve the soup cold--or reheat by slowly bringing it to a simmer.
Ladle into soup plates and top with a sprinkling of cilantro or chives.