Mexican Cream of Cilantro Soup: Crema de Cilantro

Ingredients:

  • 1 bunch fresh Join the Farm! cilantro
  • 1 box of chicken or vegetable broth or 4 cups of stock, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese
  • 1 (8-ounce) container light sour cream
  • 1 peeled garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

 

Blend together 1 cup of broth and whole bunch cilantro.   In a saucepan, combine flour and butter over medium heat, and lightly brown the garlic in the roux.  Add the cilantro broth mix and rest of broth.  Bring to a boil and cook for one minute.  Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot, mix thoroughly,  and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the soup from sticking to the bottom.  Serve and enjoy!

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