Chayote Soup
Serves: 5
Presley Zulauf
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
56
Spice
42
Sweetness
49
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 small
Garlic (clove, minced)1 tbsp
Unsalted Butter1 tsp
Salt2 tbsps
Cilantro (finely chopped fresh)1.75 cups
WaterDirections:
1
Cook scallions, garlic, and chile in butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes
2
Add chayotes, salt, and 1 tablespoon cilantro and cook, stirring, 2 minutes
3
Add water and simmer, covered, until chayotes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes
4
Stir in remaining tablespoon cilantro and purée soup in 2 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids)
5
Season with salt
6
Cook scallions, garlic, and chile in butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes
7
Add chayotes, salt, and 1 tablespoon cilantro and cook, stirring, 2 minutes
8
Add water and simmer, covered, until chayotes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes
9
Stir in remaining tablespoon cilantro and purée soup in 2 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids)
10
Season with salt