Creamy Cilantro Soup
Equipment
Ingrediënten
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium fat-free chicken broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
- 8 ounces light sour cream
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
Garnishes:
- fresh cilantro sprigs
- a dollop of light sour cream
Instructies
- In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro leaves and 1 cup of chicken broth.
- Blend until smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides.
- In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook until it forms a smooth paste.
- Gradually add the remaining 3 cups of chicken broth, whisking constantly to ensure no lumps form.
- Allow the mixture to come to a boil and let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the cilantro mixture, fat-free cream cheese, light sour cream, minced garlic, salt, ground red pepper, and ground cumin.
- Simmer the soup for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until it's heated through and well combined.
- Serve the creamy cilantro soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro sprigs and a dollop of light sour cream.
- Enjoy your delicious Creamy Cilantro Soup!
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