Lou's Chayote Soup

---

I bought chayotes not knowing what they were. On learning they are from mexico, i made a mexican spiced soup. It makes a nice start to a mexican or north african meal.

---

Steps

---

Peel , pit and quarter chayote , then cut into 1 / 2-inch pieces.

---

Cook scallions , garlic , and chili in butter in a heavy 3 quart saucepan over moderately low heat , stirring , until softened.

---

Stir in allspice and cumin.

---

Cook 1 minute.

---

Add chayote , oregano and half of the cilantro and cook , stirring , for 2 minutes.

---

Add chicken broth and simmer , covered , until chayotes are very tender , about 20 minutes.

---

Remove from heat and discard chili pepper.

---

Stir in remaining cilantro.

---

Pure soup in a blender until smooth.

---

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

---

Ingredients

---

scallions, garlic, chili pepper, unsalted butter, chayotes, chicken broth, allspice, cumin powder, fresh oregano, fresh cilantro leaves, salt and pepper