posted by Terrytx 11-13-100 6:59 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Cream of Cilantro Soup
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Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews Tex-Mex
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 (32 oz.) 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 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Garnishes: fresh cilantro sprigs, light sour cream
Remove stems from cilantro and coarsely chop leaves. Process cilantro and 1 cup chicken broth in a blender of food processor until blended, stopping to scrap 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, cram cheese, and next 5 ingredients; simmer soup 15 minutes. Garnish, if desired.
per cup: 156 cal., 8.6 g fat, 7.9 g pro, 9.3 g carb, 1 g fiber, 31 mg chol, 393 mg sod.
Source: "Southern Living-10/00"
Yield: "6 cups"