Cilantro Soup

5 Steps to complete

• 1
  Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for 1 more minute. Add flour. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly.
• 2
  Add broth slowly to pan, stirring constantly. Add Serrano pepper and bring to boil. Turn off the heat.
• 3
  Place chopped cilantro and the broth mixture in the blender. Remove centerpiece of lid from blender and cover with clean dish towel to avoid pressure from hot liquid. Blend well.
• 4
  Return mixture to saucepan over medium heat, add sour cream and simmer for about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add salt to taste.
• 5
  Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with cheese, tomatoes, cilantro sprigs and croutons. Enjoy!