Chayote and Yuca Root Soup
Chayote and Yuca Root Soup
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Category
Soup & Stew
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
4 - 6 servings
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
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 jalapeno 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.