Chayote Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger Recipe

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Ingredients:

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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 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp 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

Directions:

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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	47.26 Kcal (198 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.66g	6%
Cholesterol	3.5mg	1%
Sodium	681.07mg	28%
Potassium	55.7mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.36g	0%
Sugars	0.45g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.29g	1%
Protein	2.59g	5%
Vitamin C	14mg	23%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	11.5mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	16.06 Kcal (67 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.24g	6%
Cholesterol	1.19mg	1%
Sodium	231.4mg	28%
Potassium	18.92mg	1%
Total Carbs	0.46g	0%
Sugars	0.15g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.1g	1%
Protein	0.88g	5%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	23%
Iron	0.2mg	3%
Calcium	3.9mg	1%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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