Mayan Chaya Cream Soup

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 20 leaves , chaya (tender, washed)
• 2 cups milk (whole make it nice and rich)
• 4 leaves basil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup vegetable bouillon (chicken ok)
• pepper
• salt, to your taste

Recipe

• place chaya leaves, chopped onions and crushed garlic in a pot with the bouillon and cook for two minutes or until leaves are blanched (use mid-heat).
• add milk and let it cool.
• use a stick blender mix to a smooth velvety texture the remaining ingredients,
• cook another five to ten minutes or until mixture gets really hot but does not boil.
• serve hot.
• add the final touch by placing the unsweetened cream in a small bag; cutting the bag’s bottom tip, you can create a lovely design atop your served soup bowls.
• for a zesty taste, sprinkle a bit of crush dried red chili as well.
• or add a dab of sour cream.