Chayote Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger

Chayote Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.In Indonesia, the sourness in this soup would typically come from tamarind, which can be hard to find in the United States. A shot of lemon juice works well instead. Serve this hot or cold, and do use the

Ingredients

7 cups canned low-salt chicken broth 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced 3 fresh or frozen kaffir lime leaves 1/2 cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 chayote squash, peeled, rinsed, quartered lengthwise, cored, thinly sliced crosswise 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Instructions

Combine first 7 ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Strain liquid into bowl; return to same pot. Discard solids in strainer. Bring liquid in pot to boil. Add squash; reduce heat and simmer until squash are crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat, if desired.) Stir in parsley. Serve soup hot or chilled.

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