CHAYOTE SOUP WITH LEMONGRASS AND GINGER

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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.

Categories     Soup/Stew     Ginger     Vegetable     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Summer     Lemongrass     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced
1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
3 fresh or frozen makrut 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

Steps:

  • 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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