cilantro and chorizo soup
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Always finding cilantro ver cheap, I was motivated to find a unique use for one of my favorite herbs. This rich and delicious recipe is sure to make you come back for seconds. NOTE: This recipe can be lightened up by switching out the notable ingredients for reduced fat versions. However, it is not intended to be a meal but an indulgent appetizer. Live a little.
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
12-14 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 bunches cilantro, tough stems removed
- 64 ounces chicken broth
- 1 stick butter, unsalted
- 5 teaspoons all purpose flour
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 16 ounces cream cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chorizo
- 8 ounces cotija cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
How To Make cilantro and chorizo soup
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Step 1Brown crumbled chorizo in skillet.
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Step 2Add cilantro and a small amount of chicken broth to food processor and process until very smooth (about 2 minutes).
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Step 3Add butter and flour to sauce pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5-7 minutes.
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Step 4Once the butter/flour mixture is cooked add remining chicken broth and cilantro puree and bring to boil for 5 minutes.
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Step 5Add sour cream, cream cheese (in small chunks), minced garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper to saucepan and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and additional cayenne if desired.
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Step 6Serve with about an ounce of chorizo and 1/2 ounce of cotija cheese as garnish.
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