Chayote Soup with Lemongrass and Ginger

• 7 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
• 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, thinly sliced
• 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 3 fresh or frozen kaffir lime leaves
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 chayote squash, peeled, rinsed, quartered lengthwise, cored, thinly sliced crosswise
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in large pot.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors.
4. Strain liquid into bowl; return to same pot.
5. Discard solids in strainer.
6. Bring liquid in pot to boil.
7. Add squash; reduce heat and simmer until squash are crisp-tender, about 7 minutes.
8. Stir in lemon juice.
9. (Can be made 6 hours ahead.
10. Cover and chill.
11. Rewarm over medium heat, if desired.)
12. Stir in parsley.
13. Serve soup hot or chilled.

chicken broth, fresh lemongrass, fresh ginger, lime leaves, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper, chayote squash, lemon juice, fresh italian parsley

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chayote-soup-with-lemongrass-and-ginger-101692 (may not work)