Chayote Soup

Name: Chayote Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled; 2 cups hot water; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 small yellow onion, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 chayote squashes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

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This chayote soup recipe will fool you into thinking you're eating a cream-based soup. It's spicy, different, and really pretty. It's extremely versatile. Tastes best when it's made at least a day in advance.

Recipe by modestalmond

Published on April 3, 2019

10

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

2 cubes chicken bouillon, crumbled
2 cups hot water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 chayote squashes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Dissolve bouillon in hot water; set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and red pepper in butter until onion is soft. Add squash, 2 tablespoons cilantro, salt, and pepper; stir continually for 5 minutes.
Stir in bouillon mixture and 1 tablespoon cilantro; cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
Pour mixture into a blender and purée until smooth. Pour into bowls and garnish with a sprig of cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

61	Calories
3g	Fat
8g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 61
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 604mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 11mg	53%
Calcium 36mg	3%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 188mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.