PORTUGUESE CORIANDER SOUP (SOPA DE COENTRO)

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There is no point to making this soup unless you use fresh cilantro. This soup is usually pureed and served as a cream soup, but you can leave it chunky for a more rustic presentation. Adapted from Worldwide Recipes.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 onions, chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 cups chicken stock
3 -4 medium potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over moderate heat and saute the onion and garlic until tender but not brown.
  • Add the stock, potatoes, salt, pepper, and cayenne and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Puree in an electric blender or food processor or press through a fine-mesh strained if desired.
  • Serve hot or cold, adding the coriander immediately before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.2, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 528.4, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 9.3, Protein 13

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