CREAMY CILANTRO AND ALMOND SOUP

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Provided by Juana Vázquez-Gómez

Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Herb     Nut     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Cream Cheese     Almond     Spring     Cilantro     Parsley     Simmer     Bon Appétit     California     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 1/2 cups (or more) low-salt chicken broth
4 cups (packed) fresh cilantro
2 cups (packed) fresh Italian parsley
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 fresh marjoram sprig

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups broth, 2 cups cilantro, parsley, cream cheese, and almonds in blender; blend until smooth. Heat 4 1/2 cups broth in large saucepan. Whisk in herb-cheese mixture and marjoram. Simmer 25 minutes to blend flavors. Transfer 1 cup soup and remaining 2 cups cilantro to blender; puree until smooth. Add puree to soup in pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more broth if desired.

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