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Chayote soup (soup chouchou)

A mild, light soup made with chayote (christophine), a green squash with tender flesh. Simmered with potatoes and thyme, it is simple and soothing.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

216 kcal per serving

Protein
12.2 g
Carbohydrates
22.1 g
of which sugars
9.5 g
Fat
5.3 g
of which saturated fat
0.7 g
Fiber
14.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Peel the chayotes, cut them in half, remove the central stone, then dice them.
  2. Peel and dice the potatoes, finely slice the onion and crush the garlic.
  3. Fry the onion and garlic in the oil for 4 minutes.
  4. Add the chayotes, potatoes and thyme, and stir for 2 minutes.
  5. Cover with water, season with salt and pepper, and bring to the boil.
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Remove the thyme, mash lightly for a smooth texture, and adjust the seasoning.

Variations and tips

Creamy version. Stir in a spoonful of coconut cream at the end of cooking and blend the soup.

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