Chef John Folse's Mirliton Succotash Chowder - WAFB 9 News Baton
Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports  Chef John Folse's
Mirliton Succotash Chowder  Prep Time: 1 1/2 Hours Yields: 8
Servings  Comment: Mirliton is a type of squash that is often
called chayote. This gourd is part of the cucumber family, but
it greatly resembles the subtle flavor of yellow squash.  4
large mirlitons, peeled, seeded and diced 2 cups sweet potatoes,
peeled and diced 4 tbsps butter 1 cup diced onions  1/2 cup
sliced green onions  1/2 cup diced red bell peppers  1/2 cup
diced green bell peppers 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped 
1/4 cup minced garlic  1/4 cup flour 2 cups chicken stock or
broth 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn 1 cup diced smoked sausage
1 small can chopped green chiles 1 cup diced yellow squash 1 cup
diced zucchini 1 (15-ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained 2
cups milk salt and cracked black pepper to taste shredded
Cheddar cheese for garnish chopped bacon for garnish  Method:
Melt butter in a Dutch oven o