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Chayote Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger

Rating

Calories

115.0

Protein

7.0

Sodium

93.0

Fat

2.0

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

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

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.