CRAWFISH MIRLITON (CHAYOTE) SOUP
My Cajun mother makes a wonderful mirliton casserole for the holidays that's always a hit. I had a craving for mirliton and crawfish one day, and pieced together this soup from several recipes and a few traditional Cajun cooking methods. Some people prefer to peel and pit mirliton before using them, but the whole fruit is edible. Crawfish tails are usually mostly cooked before being peeled and bagged, but it's best to be on the safe side. Sauteing them first makes sure that they are fully cooked and flavors the butter for the rest of the soup.
Provided by Jennifer Cross
Categories Crawfish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir dried herbs into broth and set aside.
- Saute crawfish tails in butter until warm and cooked through.
- Drain butter and crawfish juice into a pot. Set crawfish aside for later.
- Add onions, garlic, cayenne, and crab boil to butter and cook over low heat until onions are soft.
- Add mirliton and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour broth into pot, cover, and simmer over low heat. 25 minutes for peeled mirliton, and 30 for unpeeled.
- Use a food processor or blender to puree soup.
- Return soup to low heat, and gradually add in crawfish tails. Stir until tails are brought up to the soup's temperature.
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Katie b
[email protected]This soup is a must-try! The combination of crawfish, mirliton, and chayote is unique and delicious. I highly recommend it.
Cindy Kisa
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a weeknight meal. It's always a hit.
Mdshakib Mdshakib
[email protected]This is the best crawfish soup I've ever had. The flavors are amazing and the soup is so hearty and filling. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Alemayehu Berhanu
[email protected]This soup is so delicious! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Stephanie Roberts
[email protected]I added a can of coconut milk to my soup and it gave it a creamy, rich flavor. I highly recommend trying it!
Sameer Zulifiqar
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.
Ahmed Mabrouk
[email protected]This soup is a great freezer meal. I made a double batch and froze half of it. It reheated beautifully.
Rotenda Raphadi
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the mild flavor of the chayote and mirliton.
Keanu Le Roux
[email protected]I love that this soup is made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.
nabil el gazzar
[email protected]This soup is very versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste. For example, if you don't like okra, you can leave it out.
Abdulkhalik Lolai
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover crawfish. I had some leftover from a crawfish boil and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.
Stevie Mix
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chayote, but I actually really enjoyed it in this soup. The texture was soft and mild, and it didn't overpower the other flavors.
Jodie O'Sullivan
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and asked for the recipe.
Ahmed BASSYOUNI
[email protected]I served this soup with a side of cornbread and it was the perfect combination. The sweetness of the cornbread complemented the savory flavors of the soup perfectly.
Adnan Wakhra
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors are sure to chase away the chill.
SaaD Noul
[email protected]I'm a big fan of spicy food, so I added a few dashes of cayenne pepper to my soup. It gave it a nice kick without being overpowering.
luke white
[email protected]This soup is packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and nutritious meal. It's also relatively low in calories, so it's a good choice for those watching their weight.
Ming Wong
[email protected]I love the colors in this soup! The green of the mirliton and chayote, the orange of the crawfish, and the red of the tomatoes make for a very vibrant dish. It's not only delicious, but also visually appealing.
Sebastian Alvarado
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this soup was to make. I didn't have any chayote on hand, so I used zucchini instead, and it turned out great! The soup was hearty and filling, and the flavors were well-balanced. I'll definitely be making this
shahid Afridi
[email protected]This Crawfish Mirliton Chayote Soup was a delightful culinary experience. The flavors of the crawfish, mirliton, and chayote blended perfectly, creating a rich and savory broth. The vegetables retained their texture, adding a pleasant bite to the sou