Chayote soup

Sopa de Chayote is a light, comforting soup from Mexican and broader Latin American cuisine, featuring the mild, slightly sweet chayote squash as its star ingredient. It's typically simmered with a savory broth, aromatics like onion and garlic, and often includes potatoes, carrots, and sometimes chicken or corn for added heartiness.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is generally low in fat and moderate in carbohydrates, with a modest amount of protein if chicken is included. It's a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, and a typical serving contains roughly 80-120 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	60 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	1.5 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Sugar	2.5 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Folate	45 mcg
Vitamin K	8 mcg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Phosphorus	35 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a humble, everyday comfort food that showcases the versatility of the chayote, a Mesoamerican squash. Nutritionally, the chayote itself is unique for being very low in calories while providing a good amount of folate and antioxidants.