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Spicy Papaya-Lime Soup

Most of the papayas you’ll find in the market today are hermaphrodites (half male, half female). These fruits are oblong and have a slight pear

shape, unlike true female papayas, which are round and have five lobes. I prefer the flavor of true female papayas, but either kind will work fine

in this dish.

SERVES 2 TO 4

2 papayas, peeled, seeded, and chopped

Juice of 1 lime

Filtered water, as needed

Pinch of cayenne pepper

Place the papayas and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth, adding a little water, if needed, to thin. Pour into bowls, sprinkle each serving
with cayenne, and serve.