Chayote and Yuca Root Soup
Category
Soup & Stew
Servings
4 - 6 servings
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Author:
Melissa's Corporate Chefs
Ingredients
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3 Chayote Squash (approximately 1 pound), peeled and sliced
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1 Yuca Root (approximately 1 pound), peeled and diced
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1 Organic Yellow Onion (approximately 10 ounces), finely chopped
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3 cloves Organic Garlic, peeled and chopped
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6 cups Vegetable Stock or Chicken Stock
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2 tablespoons Olive Oil
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1 Jalapeño Pepper, seeded and diced
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1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
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Salt and White Pepper to taste
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Organic Avocado, diced for garnish
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Crema for garnish
Directions
In a soup pot, sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeno chile with olive oil for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Stir in cumin. Add vegetable or chicken stock, chayote, and yuca root.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes, or until yuca root is soft.
Allow soup to cool and then puree in a blender until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper.