Cilantro Soup Recipe

Contributed by: Annie Klemke

Ingredients
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 32 ounce package of chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 8 ounce package of cream cheese
1 8 ounce container of sour cream
1 garlic clove minced
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of red pepper
1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin

Directions
Remove stems for cilantro and coarsely chop leaves.
Process cilantro and 1 cup of chicken broth in a blender or food processor until blended - stopping to scrape down sides.
Melt better in a dutch over over medium heat. Whisk in flour. Gradually add remaining 3 cups of chicken brothe, whisking constantly until mixture is smooth. Boil for 1 minute. Stir in cilantro mixture, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, salt, red pepper, and cumin. Simmer soup for 15 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and red pepper flakes.