Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lb chayotes* (2 to 3), peeled , quartered lengthwise, and pitted if necessary, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 cups)
- garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs
Directions:
- Cook scallions, garlic, and chile in butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chayotes, salt, and 1 tablespoon cilantro and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add water and simmer, covered, until chayotes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in remaining tablespoon cilantro and purée soup in 2 batches in a blender until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Season with salt.
- Cooks' note: Soup can be made 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat before serving. *Available at Latin markets and some supermarkets.
- Each serving contains about 41 calories and 2 grams fat. Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 49.2 Kcal (206 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 13.02 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.45g | 2% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 3.82mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 298.05mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 237.42mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 9.38g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 3.61g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7g | 15% | |
| Protein | 1.97g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 16.2mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 46.7mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 17.27 Kcal (72 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 4.57 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 0.51g | 2% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 1.34mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 104.59mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 83.32mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.29g | 3% | |
| Sugars | 1.27g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3g | 15% | |
| Protein | 0.69g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.7mg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 16.4mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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