Cream of Chayote and Chicken

Name: Cream of Chayote and Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 medium-size chayotes, cut into cubes; 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 chicken breast, cut into cubes; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small carrot, cut into cubes; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 celery stalk, chopped; Fresh cilantro, to taste, chopped; 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional); Salt and pepper, to taste

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Prep 15 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 4

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This creamy soup recipe is perfect for those cool days now that the temperatures are starting to drop in our part of the world. I make soup whenever I can because it’s so comforting and it reminds me of the soups my mother used to make. You can adjust this recipe to give it the desired consistency: if you prefer it to be more creamy, simply add a little more heavy cream or milk and you’ll give it a different and delicious touch. Try it and make it how you like!

Ingredients

2 medium-size chayotes, cut into cubes
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 chicken breast, cut into cubes
1 small onion, chopped
1 small carrot, cut into cubes
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
Fresh cilantro, to taste, chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Place all ingredients in a large pot and cook on medium-high heat for 25 minutes.
2

Transfer to a blender and process, being careful not to burn yourself.
3

Return to pot, add heavy cream if you desire, season with salt and pepper.
4

Keep warm until it’s time to serve.
5

Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

tip 1
For a heartier soup, add 1 medium potato cut into cubes.
tip 2
For a different flavor, use deboned chicken meat, ham or bacon.

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This creamy soup recipe is perfect for those cool days now that the temperatures are starting to drop in our part of the world. I make soup whenever I can because it’s so comforting and it reminds me of the soups my mother used to make. You can adjust this recipe to give it the desired consistency: if you prefer it to be more creamy, simply add a little more heavy cream or milk and you’ll give it a different and delicious touch. Try it and make it how you like!