Cream of Cilantro Soup by
Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cream-of-cilantro-soup-10000000257937/
Ingredients
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 (32-ounce) package reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) container light sour cream
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Garnishes: fresh cilantro sprigs, light sour cream
Instructions
Remove stems from cilantro, and coarsely chop leaves.
Process cilantro and 1 cup chicken broth in a blender or food processor until blended, stopping to scrape down sides.
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour. Gradually add remaining 3 cups broth, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth.
Boil 1 minute. Stir in cilantro mixture, cream cheese, and next 5 ingredients; simmer soup 15 minutes. Garnish, if desired.
Process cilantro and 1 cup chicken broth in a blender or food processor until blended, stopping to scrape down sides.
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; whisk in flour. Gradually add remaining 3 cups broth, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth.
Boil 1 minute. Stir in cilantro mixture, cream cheese, and next 5 ingredients; simmer soup 15 minutes. Garnish, if desired.
Servings: 6 Serving Size: 1 cup
Nutrition Information (per serving):| Calories | 156 |
| Fat | 8.6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 31 mg |
| Sodium | 393 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3 |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 7.9 g |