Grilled Chicken & Green Chili Soup W/Cilantro Cream

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

Great soup for a cold winter night.

Ingredients:

1/2 lb butter

3/4 cup flour

1/2 bunch celery (coarsely chopped)

2 large onions (coarsely chopped)

2 cups mild green chilies (diced)

6 garlic cloves (crushed)

1/2 gallon chicken stock (preferably homemade, heated)

2 cups grilled chicken (cubed)

2 tablespoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon oregano

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

3/4 cup sour cream

1 bunch cilantro

1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

3 scallions (chopped)

Directions:

1. In a large stockpot, sauté all vegetables in the butter for about 10 minutes or until wilted. Add flour to make a roux, and then add hot chicken stock and remaining ingredients, except for last 6.
2. Simmer for 30 minutes.
3. For cilantro cream: Put all ingredients in a blender except for chopped scallions and blend until smooth. Put cream in a squeeze bottle or a baggie with one corner snipped off.
4. Put soup in individual serving bowls. Garnish with cilantro cream and chopped scallions.

By RecipeOfHealth.com