Post by Okwes on Apr 30, 2006 19:22:47 GMT -5
Chayote & Yuca Root Soup
Chayote and Yuca Root Soup
Servings: 4 - 6
3 Chayote Squash (approximately 1 pound) peeled and sliced
1 Yuca Root (approximately 1 pound) peeled and diced
1 Yellow Onion (approximately 10 ounces) finely chopped
3 cloves Garlic peeled and chopped
6 cups Vegetable Stock or Chicken Stock
2 tablespoons Oil
1 Jalapeno Chile seeded and diced
1 teaspoon Cumin ground
Salt and White Pepper to taste
Avocado diced for garnish
Crema for garnish
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. Reheat before serving. Garnish with avocado and crema.
Chayote and Yuca Root Soup
Servings: 4 - 6
3 Chayote Squash (approximately 1 pound) peeled and sliced
1 Yuca Root (approximately 1 pound) peeled and diced
1 Yellow Onion (approximately 10 ounces) finely chopped
3 cloves Garlic peeled and chopped
6 cups Vegetable Stock or Chicken Stock
2 tablespoons Oil
1 Jalapeno Chile seeded and diced
1 teaspoon Cumin ground
Salt and White Pepper to taste
Avocado diced for garnish
Crema for garnish
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. Reheat before serving. Garnish with avocado and crema.