Cream Of Cilantro Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 bunches fresh cilantro, take 1 bunch and wash,stems removed and leaves chopped (Remove 6 T. from the other bunch to set aside for garnish)
1 (32 ounce) can low-sodium low-fat chicken broth or (32 ounce) can low-sodium low-fat vegetable broth
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons flour
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese or (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese
1 pint sour cream
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Garnish
sour cream
6 teaspoons chopped cilantro
red pepper flakes

Preparation

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.