Creamy and full of nutritious vegetables,
'chayote' (mirliton squash) lends the comforting texture to this
delicious soup. A typical ingredient of the Aztec and Mayan cuisine,
this vegetable is high in potassium and low in carbohydrates.
Shredded
Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 cups water
2 carrots, peeled and finely shredded
2 zucchini, finely shredded
1 chayote, peeled and finely shredded
1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated
Milk
2 tablespoons MAGGI Instant Chicken Flavor Bouillon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Heat oil in large saucepan
over medium heat. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1
to 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in water, carrots,
zucchini, chayote, evaporated milk and bouillon; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; add pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally,
for 5 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 25 mins
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 130 Calories from Fat:
60 Total Fat: 6 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium:
680 mg Carbohydrates: 13 g Dietary Fiber: 2 g Sugars: 9 g Protein:
5 g
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