CREAMY CORIANDER / CILANTRO SOUP

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WOW! Ok, I'm new to this soup, but what an introduction! The best way I can think to categorize this cuisine would be French/Asian Fusion. I love cilantro -- my husband is unfortunate enough to possess enzymes that render cilantro "soapy tasting" -- and despite the recipe title, the result here is mild. And rich, but not over-the-top rich, if you follow. If you don't follow, get in line! Oops, sorry. Anyway, try this. I insist. Times are estimated since it always takes me WAAAAY longer to do anything than a normal person.

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 modest servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (5 ounce) carrots, peeled and diced
1 (3 1/2 ounce) potatoes, peeled and diced
1 leek, cleaned and thinly sliced (white part only)
6 1/4 cups beef broth (I used half of each) or 6 1/4 cups chicken broth (I used half of each)
1 cup coriander leaves or 1 cup cilantro leaf
1 tablespoon soy sauce
150 g cashew nuts
1/2 cup emmenthaler cheese or 1/2 cup good quality swiss cheese, etc
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
6 tablespoons milk, more if needed (I ended up using about 2/3 cup)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch pepper
2 egg yolks

Steps:

  • Simmer the carrot, potato and leek in the broth until soft, roughly 10 minutes.
  • To make the béchamel sauce, melt the butter over low heat in a deep saucepan.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the butter and whisk until a pale golden color.
  • Add the milk and whisk constantly for 10 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  • Season with the soy sauce and pepper.
  • Remove from the heat, whisk in the egg yolks, being careful not to curdle the mixture, which will happen if it's too hot. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree the carrot, potato and leek mixture with the broth. You'll have to do this in a few batches unless you have a REALLY BIG blender. ;).
  • Add the coriander leaves and soy sauce and blend until smooth.
  • Add the béchamel sauce and nuts to the food processor or blender and blend/chop. I added the nuts to about 2 cups of fluid so they'd break up easier instead of flying around in a huge sea of soup as far from the evil blades at the bottom as possible. I tricked them! NYA-HA-HAAAAA!
  • *ahem* Sorry.
  • Pour everything back into the saucepan over low heat and heat through, stirring.
  • While still warm, toss in the cheese, stir for one minute and serve.

Nurel Islam
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This soup is a great comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and has a beautiful green color. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread or crackers.


Garima Lama
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. The soup is very creamy and flavorful. I especially love the addition of the lime juice, which gives the soup a bright and tangy flavor.


Dan Roy
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cilantro. I had a bunch of cilantro that was about to go bad, so I decided to make this soup. It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious.


Acazrael 101
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The creamy coriander cilantro soup is packed with flavor and has a beautiful green color.


_yuri o.o
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting, and the cilantro gives it a nice kick.


Sd Shahinm
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy texture and the fresh cilantro flavor.


Najmol Hasan
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cilantro gives it a really unique flavor.


Sophia Luaces
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I always make a big batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


A__S SOLANGI
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The creamy texture and the fresh cilantro flavor are perfect together.


Jaden R
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I decided to give this soup a try and I'm so glad I did! The cilantro flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced by the other ingredients.


Ntombifuthi Uluthando
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This soup is a great comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and has a beautiful green color. I love serving it with a side of crusty bread or crackers. I will definitely be making this soup again.


aida Koka
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. The soup is very creamy and flavorful. I especially love the addition of the lime juice, which gives the soup a bright and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nkosikona Ntozini
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cilantro. I had a bunch of cilantro that was about to go bad, so I decided to make this soup. It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious. The soup is creamy, flavorful, and has a beautiful green col


Hunter Man ug
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I'm not usually a fan of cilantro, but I decided to give this soup a try and I'm so glad I did! The cilantro flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced by the other ingredients. The soup is also very creamy and comforting. I will definitely be making th


Joey Gamio
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This soup is amazing! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the creamy texture. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Buddy Black
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The creamy coriander cilantro soup is packed with flavor and has a beautiful green color. I especially love the addition of the coconut milk, which gives the


Monika Kadel
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This creamy coriander cilantro soup is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe. I love the vibrant green color and the fresh, zesty flavor of the cilantro. I added a bit of extra chili powder for a bit of heat, and it was perfect. I served the soup with