31 Reviews of Canary Island Cilantro Soup

From: Roosie

On Aug 20, 2003

Oh, this stuff is great! I found it quite filling and VERY tasty. And easy once you get all that chopping of all of those potatoes done! It makes you feel all lovely and warm inside. I imagine it really would be great for a cold. Anyhow, I added cumin and a little chili powder in leu of the paprika as we don't really keep paprika in the house as its mostly flavorless if you ask us. I put the rice in after 15 minutes cooking time, but after another 15 minutes it was most definitely not done so I simmered for another 10-15 until it was done. I used brown rice, so this may have had an effect on that, perhaps. Anyway, I loved it, though my boyfriend said he felt a little "cilantroed-out" afterwards. He would have liked to see an addition of some meat- he says fish, but I say chicken. We'll see next time I make it what I do. I served it with garlic bread (made from a baguette that I bought to eat with this soup but my BF insisted I make garlic bread out of it) and we sprinkled the cilantro and pepper on top as suggested. I froze the leftovers (it's only me and my boyfriend, so we couldn't eat the whole batch) in a gallon bag, but I wish I hadn't because I want some more right now!!! Thanks for a great recipe.

From: Malriah

On Jan 19, 2003

Girl, this soup rules! It's so easy to make but you can't tell from the flavor. I did add a few chopped green onions to each bowl as a garnish with the green pepper and cilantro. Believe it or not, I can't wait to get sick so I can make this and test its medicinal uses! Thanks for exposing me to the flavors of the canary islands. Now I gotta book a trip! :o)

From: Wileysmom

On Jan 20, 2003

I made this last night for supper. When my husband came home he said, "Boy, something smells good." Well, it tasted good too. The blending of the onion, garlic, paprika and cilantro really enhanced the rest of the ingredients. I served it with some crusty bread to dip in the broth. I didn't have a green pepper so I used a yellow one instead. Yum.

From: Linorama

On Jun 2, 2003

Is all the food from the Canary Islands this good? We loved everything about it, especially its slight creaminess and that mild cilantro flavor — prominent but not overpowering. I used a yellow pepper instead of green just for personal preference, and 2 tsp. chicken-flavored broth mix for the boullion cubes. Thanks for sharing this recipe Canary Girl; I'll make it often.

From: CampingQueen

On Sep 16, 2003

Delicious, thanks for the recipe, and so easy to make even my kids loved it.

From: Fishbait

On Nov 24, 2003

What a delicious soup! I also used chicken broth and used a red pepper instead as green peppers don't agree with me. I added some carrots, turnip and parsnips also. Yummy! Thank you! Great with big hunks of home made bread and butter!! Ha!

From: yogi

On Mar 19, 2007

Finally! A chicken soup for someone who doesn't eat chicken! This was very easy to make and the flavor is just right. Lots of veggies, and the rice and potatoes fill you up. I have to admit, I just dumped in the cilantro instead of tieing it. I love the stuff so much, I couldn't throw it away. Also ended up keeping the green pepper in and eating it with the soup...very yummy. The chopped cilantro and pepper sprinkled on top before serving made a nice crunchy/fresh contrast with the hot soup. Thanks canarygirl!

From: lucy k.

On Jan 8, 2004

This is very good. A little something different in a soup. This is really palatable and comforting when you're not feeling well. I'm still sick, though! Thanks for the recipe.

From: sugarpea

On Dec 11, 2003

Outstanding soup! This can be my chicken soup ANY time. I used turkey broth instead of the beef boullion and water. Other than that, I followed the recipe. Absolutely fabulous with the garnishes. I found some queso anejo at the store and used that. It's a sharp cheese with paprika as the rind. As far as it's medicinal properties, I feel strong-like bull.

From: Sudie

On Aug 23, 2003

Wow! I had a bunch of cilantro left that I needed a recipe for, and I just bought fresh veggies at the greenmarket, so I ran upstairs and made this as soon as I saw it! For some reason, I was out of garlic, so I substituted garlic powder. This soup smells and tastes like heaven! Really special; thanks, CG!!