Creamy Cilantro Soup
4 servings
This simple recipe blends fresh cilantro, tender potatoes, and aromatic spices into a smooth, flavorful soup. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh cilantro leaves, it’s a treat no soup lover should miss!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cilantro (slightly packed)
- 2 cups potatoes (peeled and diced)
- ½ cup onion (roughly chopped)
- 1 small garlic clove (peeled)
- 1 pinch ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons vegetable stock powder (read notes below)
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For serving
- Tortilla chips
- Queso fresco (omit if you want to make it vegan and dairy-free)
- Cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a small pot over medium-low heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, saute for 1 minute.
- Add potatoes and cook stirring constantly on medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until onions are translucent and nicely soft.
- Pour 4 cups of water and season with vegetable stock powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until potatoes are nicely soft (about 8 minutes). Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to slightly cool down.
- Transfer everything to a blender along with the cilantro. Puree the soup, or alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot until smooth.
- Pour the pureed soup back into the pot and heat it over medium heat. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve in bowls and top with tortilla chips, sprinkled queso fresco, and a few cilantro leaves as garnish.
Notes
- You can use liquid vegetable stock as a substitute for powdered stock and water.
- Use fresh, vibrant cilantro for the best flavor—avoid bunches with yellowing or limp leaves.
- Blend the soup in batches if your blender is small to avoid spills and ensure a smooth consistency.
- Don’t skip the garnishes—they add texture and elevate the soup to something truly special!
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving w/o toppings | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1174mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg