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Chilled California Vegetable Bisque Recipe
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Chilled California Vegetable Bisque

A refreshing creamy cucumber-avocado bisque accented with diced tomatoes, avocado and green onions

Recipe concept developed by The Culinary Institute of America

30
Prep Time
(MINUTES)
1 ½
Total Time
(HOURS)
6
Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 English (hot house) cucumbers, peeled, cut into chunks (1-1/2 cucumbers = 4 cups)
  • 2 medium avocados, pitted, peeled, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions, divided
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
  • 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Petite Diced Tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
  • 2 cups lowfat buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Nutrition Information

173
Calories
11g
Total Fat
5g
Protein
Serving Size: 6 servings (about 1-1/4 cups each)
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Directions

  1. Place cucumber, one and a half of the avocados, 1/4 cup of the onions, 2 tablespoons of the basil and the reserved tomato liquid in blender container. Puree 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Pour mixture into large bowl.
  2. Add buttermilk, 3 tablespoons of the lime juice, salt and pepper to cucumber mixture; stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  3. Chop the remaining avocado, onions and basil smaller; place in small bowl. Stir in drained tomatoes and remaining lime juice. Cover and refrigerate.
  4. Ladle cucumber mixture into shallow soup bowls. Top each with a portion of the tomato mixture. Serve.
Nutrition Information close
Amount per Serving
Calories 173  
  % Daily Value*
Total fat 11 g 16%
Saturated fat 2 g 9%
Cholesterol 3 MG 1%
Sodium 378 MG 16%
Carbohydrate 16 g 5%
Dietary fiber 7 g 26%
Sugars 8 g 1%
Protein 5 g 11%
Vitamin A   12%
Vitamin C   36%
Calcium   14%
Iron   7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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