Chayote Squash Soup with Cilantro Sour Cream

Pictured: Chayote squash

Ingredients:

1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
4 tablespoons flour
1 medium yellow pepper, sliced
3 large chayote squash, peeled, pitted, sliced
6 cups vegetable broth, divided
1/2 cup water
Cilantro, coarsley chopped (for garnish)

For the Cilantro Sour Cream (can use low-fat sour cream and 2% milk also)
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1/3 cup milk

Directions:

1. Spray large saucepan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Sauté onion and garlic until tender; about 5 minutes.

2. Stir in flour and ginger and cook over medium heat 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Add squash, pepper, and 2 cups broth to saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer until squash is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

4. Process mixture in food processor or blender until smooth; return to saucepan. Add remaining broth and water continuing to heat; serving warm or cool to serve chilled.

5. Drizzle with Cilantro Sour Cream and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

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