Roasted Pepper Soup

2

stalks celery, chopped

2

carrots, chopped

7

ounces stock (chicken or vegetable)

8

ounces water

½

onion, chopped

4

scallions, chopped

3

cloves garlic, minced

4

bell peppers (orange or red)

 

Olive oil

 

Salt

 

Chayote Squash Soup

3

chayote squash (also called mirlitons), peeled, deseeded and chopped

4

scallions, chopped

½

onion, chopped

3

cloves garlic, minced

8

ounces milk

½

serrano chile, deseeded and minced

14

ounces stock (chicken or vegetable)

8

ounces water

1

tablespoon cumin

1

teaspoon cornstarch

½

cup parsley, chopped

½

cup cilantro, chopped

2

tablespoons Kosher salt

 

Olive oil