Cream Of Cilantro Soup Recipes

CREAM OF CILANTRO SOUP - CREMA DE CILANTRO

Steps:

• Place cilantro leaves in a blender with 1 cup of the chicken stock and blend to form a puree. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft but not brown. Add the flour and stir to make a roux. Gradually add the remaining broth, stirring with a whisk after each addition.
• Add the cilantro puree, stirring to blend thoroughly. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. The soup may be made ahead up to this step.
• Stir in the cream, place in serving bowls and garnish with shredded cheese and a cilantro sprig if desired.

CREAM OF CILANTRO SOUP

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.

CARROT AND CILANTRO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the onions, carrots, garlic, and chile pepper until tender. Mix in tomatoes, vegetable stock, 1/2 the cilantro, balsamic vinegar, sugar, brown sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.
• Transfer the soup in batches to a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth. Return to the pot, and continue cooking until heated through.
• Remove soup from heat, and mix in the cream. Finely chop the remaining cilantro, and mix into the soup to serve.

CREAMY CILANTRO AND ALMOND SOUP

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.