Chayote Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger Recipe

Name: Chayote Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Combine first 7 ingredients in large pot.
2
Bring to boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
4
Strain liquid into bowl; return to same pot.
5
Discard solids in strainer.
6
Bring liquid in pot to boil.
7
Add squash; reduce heat and simmer until squash are crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.
8
Stir in lemon juice.
9
(Can be made 6 hours ahead.
10
Cover and chill.
11
Rewarm over medium heat, if desired.)
12
Stir in parsley.
13
Serve soup hot or chilled.

794

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Chayote Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chayote Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger

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