CREAM OF CILANTRO SOUP

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Make and share this Cream of Cilantro Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories Tex Mex

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

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

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