Chayote soup

Name: Chayote soup
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1/4 onions; 1 clove garlic; 1 celery; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cups parsley; salt; pepper; vegetable oil; 1/4 cups onion, finely chopped; 2 chayotes, in medium cubes; 1 pumpkin, in medium cubes; salt; 4 cups water; 1/2 cups rice; panela cheese, in small cubes; baked toast

Mara Alpizar

It doesn't matter if you want to eat more fiber, get your kids to eat more vegetables, or you don't know what to cook this week, this chayote soup will always be a great option! In addition to being nutritious and economical, this vegetable soup will delight the whole family. Give it a try!

Did you know? The chayote is a vegetable widely consumed in Mexico, as it is eaten steamed, in stews, and in broths. Besides being high in water content, it is also rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and more.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 16-01-2024

Preparation

15 mins

20 mins

Low

Blend the onion, garlic, celery, vegetable broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Heat the oil in a pot and sauté the onion for 2 minutes. Add the chayote and zucchini, season with salt and cook for 3 minutes.

Pour in the broth, add the rice, cook for 15 more minutes and adjust the seasoning.

Add more water or vegetable broth if necessary. Serve the chayote soup, garnish with cheese cubes, and accompany with baked tostadas.