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Tomato Chayote (aka christophene) Soup

This simple soup is healthy and is perfect to enjoy in any season!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Continental
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. skinless and boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 finely chopped garlic cloves
  • 1/2  teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 chopped small onion
  • 2 chopped small green chile or 1 serrano pepper
  • 2 cups. canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 peeled cored and diced chayote/christophene
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Season chicken with garlic, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Leave to marinate for 1/2 hour.
  • In a large pot, heat oil. Add onion and cook until onions soften.
  • Add chicken and stir fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add tomatoes, 1 cup water, chile, chayote, sugar, thyme, cayenne, oregano and garam masala. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add parsley and adjust salt as needed. Cook for 1 more minute.
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