Cream of Cilantro Soup

By KrisR

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 bunches cilantro, stems removed
• 64 oz chicken broth, stock or vegetable stock
• 4 T butter
• 4 T flour
• 2-8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
• 1-16oz container sour cream
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Remove stems from cilantro and coarsely chop leaves. Process cilantro and chicken broth in a blender or food processor until blended.

Melt butter over medium heat and whisk in flour. Gradually add pureed cilantro, whisking until smooth. Boil 1 minute. Stir in cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, salt, cayenne and cumin.

Simmer 15 minutes. Soup can be served warm or cold.