Cucumber Avocado Bisque Recipes

CHILLED AVOCADO & CUCUMBER SOUP

Steps:

• Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, cut the halves in half lengthwise, and chop the cucumber slices into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Slice the avocado in half lengthwise, remove the seed and using a large spoon scoop the avocado flesh from the skin.
• Add the cucumber, avocado, garlic, cumin or dill, lemon, and salt to the cup of your blender or food processor. Blend until creamy.
• Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
• Serve garnished with diced tomatoes, red onions and cilantro if you like. You could even top with julienned carrots, diced colorful bell peppers, etc. Most veggies will make a nice garnish and taste well with this dish while also adding some texture.
• This is 2 small servings or one large serving.

AVOCADO BISQUE SOUP

Steps:

• Combine milk, tarragon, and salt; bring to a simmer. (Do not boil).
• Remove from heat; let stand 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, puree avocado and lemon juice until smooth.
• When milk is ready, whisk in avocado mixture, then stir in cayenne.
• Chill at least 2 hours to marry flavors.
• To serve chilled, garnish 1 cup soup with a swirl of sour cream. To serve hot, heat 1 cup soup, garnish with a swirl of sour cream.

NO COOK AVOCADO BISQUE (RACHAEL RAY)

Steps:

• Using a blender, puree 1 avocado, the buttermilk and scallion whites.
• Add the lime peel and three-quarters of the lime juice.
• With the machine on low speed, blend in the ice cubes, 1 at a time, until smooth.
• Season with salt; refrigerate.
• Meanwhile, coarsely chop the remaining avocado and transfer to a medium bowl.
• Add the tomatoes, feta cheese, scallion greens and the remaining lime juice.
• Divide the soup among 4 bowls. Top with the avocado salad and tortilla chips.
• Serve with the remaining tortilla chips on the side.