Crawfish Mirliton Chayote Soup Recipe

Indulge in this unique Cajun twist on a classic soup! Inspired by a beloved family mirliton casserole, this Crawfish Mirliton Chayote Soup combines the sweetness of chayote squash (mirliton) with the succulent flavor of crawfish. Skip the peeling and pitting – the whole mirliton is edible! We'll sauté the crawfish tails to ensure they're perfectly cooked and infuse the butter with incredible flavor before creating a rich and comforting soup. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 110.1 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crawfish Mirliton Chayote Soup

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How to Make Crawfish Mirliton Chayote Soup

  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 chopped celery stalks and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
  4. Add 1 pound of peeled and deveined crawfish tails and sauté for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add 1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained, 4 cups of chicken broth, and 2 cups of water to the pot.
  6. Cut 2 medium mirliton (chayote squash) into 1-inch cubes and add them to the pot along with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until the mirliton is tender.
  8. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream (optional) just before serving.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
  10. Enjoy this delicious and authentic Cajun creation!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

10g

Carbs

2g