CHICKEN AND CHAYOTE SOUP

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This recipe is based on a Filipino recipe called chicken Tinola or chicken and papaya. The chayote is firmer than papaya and has a mild taste. chayote is also called pipinella.

Provided by Amy in Hawaii

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 -3 lb stewing chicken
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and crushed
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 chayotes

Steps:

  • Cut up chicken into serving size pieces.
  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Brown chicken, ginger and garlic. Be careful not to burn garlic.
  • Add broth, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover; simmer for 2-1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Peel chayote and remove seed. Cut chayote into one inch cubes. Add chayote to pot and cook until chayote is fork tender. (10-15 minutes).
  • Serve over hot rice in a bowl. Makes six servings.
  • Fish sauce can be substituted for salt or 2 green papayas can be substituted for chayote.

Jazzy Endicott
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This soup is disgusting! I don't know what I did wrong, but it's inedible.


Juliet Nakato
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


mainulislam kakon
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Nabuli Yasmin
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I found this soup to be a bit too thick. I think I'll add more liquid next time.


Harmonii Ann Marie
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Shantosh Shah
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I'm not sure what chayote is, but this soup was delicious!


Jose Webster
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This soup is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


khokon miah khokon miah
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Kokil nath Rimal
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This soup is so comforting and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Carli Du Toit
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I'm not a huge fan of chayote, but this soup was really good! The flavors all came together perfectly.


Xeomara Allison
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This was a great way to use up some chayote I had on hand. The soup was delicious and easy to make.


Heindrich Williams
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and healthy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


mariem roblox
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This soup is amazing! The chayote adds a unique flavor and texture that I've never experienced before. I will definitely be making this again.


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