Creamy Cilantro And Almond Soup Food

MOROCCAN CAULIFLOWER AND ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine cauliflower, vegetable stock, 1/2 cup almonds, 1/2 cup cilantro and the next 7 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until cauliflower is tender, 6-8 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve with remaining almonds and cilantro and, if desired, additional harissa.

CREAM OF CILANTRO SOUP

Steps:

• In a food processor puree the cilantro with 1 cup of the broth, and blend to smooth.
• In a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat and whisk in the flour.
• Slowly add the remaining broth, whisking to smooth.
• Boil, while whisking, for 1 minute.
• Stir in the cream cheese, cilantro mixture, sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Ladle into bowls and offer garnishes at the table.

CARROT-ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter over medium heat in a large soup pot. Add the almonds and stir until toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to a small plate and reserve.
• Add the carrots, onion, salt, cumin, coriander, ginger, and pepper to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 10 minutes. Increase the heat to high and cook until the vegetables brown, about 4 minutes more.
• Add the water and chickpeas to the pot. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the beans are very tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt, cilantro, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
• Roughly chop the reserved almonds. Transfer half of the almonds and half of the soup to a blender. Pulse at first, and then puree, to make a smooth soup base. Return the pureed soup to the pot and heat. Stir in the yogurt mixture, divide among warmed bowls, and serve with the remaining chopped almonds sprinkled on top.

CREAMY CILANTRO AND ALMOND SOUP

Steps:

• Combine 2 cups broth, 2 cups cilantro, parsley, cream cheese, and almonds in blender; blend until smooth. Heat 4 1/2 cups broth in large saucepan. Whisk in herb-cheese mixture and marjoram. Simmer 25 minutes to blend flavors. Transfer 1 cup soup and remaining 2 cups cilantro to blender; puree until smooth. Add puree to soup in pan. Season with salt and pepper. Bring soup to simmer, thinning with more broth if desired.

CARROT AND ALMOND SOUP (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Place the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in a large saucepan. Add 1.25 litres boiling water and the bouillon powder. Bring to a boil and add the herb stalks.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender when pierced with a knife.
• Remover from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Strain, reserving the stock. Remove the herb stalks, then blend the vegetables in a food processor or with a hand-held blender until smooth.
• Return the mixture to the pan and add the ground almonds and enough of the reserved stock to make a soup-like consistency.
• Re-heat, then divide between warmed soup bowls and serve garnished with fresh cilantro and parsley.

CREAMY CORIANDER / CILANTRO SOUP

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.

CREAM OF CILANTRO SOUP - CREMA DE CILANTRO

Steps:

• Place cilantro leaves in a blender with 1 cup of the chicken stock and blend to form a puree. Set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until soft but not brown. Add the flour and stir to make a roux. Gradually add the remaining broth, stirring with a whisk after each addition.
• Add the cilantro puree, stirring to blend thoroughly. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes. The soup may be made ahead up to this step.
• Stir in the cream, place in serving bowls and garnish with shredded cheese and a cilantro sprig if desired.