Best Avocado Bisque Recipes

CRAB BISQUE WITH AVOCADO, TOMATO AND CORN RELISH

Steps:

• To prepare relish: Combine avocado, corn, tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature while you prepare the bisque.
• To prepare bisque: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add corn, onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until the onion and pepper have softened, about 5 minutes. Add potato and paprika and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add sherry and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Add stock (or broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Working in two batches, puree the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids). Return the puree to the saucepan; stir in milk, crab and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve each portion of bisque with about 1/4 cup relish; sprinkle with additional paprika, if desired.

AVOCADO SHRIMP BISQUE

Steps:

• Cut avocados in half. Discard pits. Spoon meat into a small bowl.
• Chop cooked shrimp.
• In a medium saucepan, combine avocado, chicken broth, whole milk, lemon juice, and chopped onion. Heat slowly to boiling, stirring frequently. Add chopped shrimp, along with salt and pepper. Heat through, but do not boil. Remove from heat. Adjust seasonings to taste. May be served hot or cold.

CRAB BISQUE WITH AVOCADO, TOMATO & CORN RELISH

Steps:

• To prepare relish: Combine avocado, corn, tomato, lime juice, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a small bowl; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature while you prepare the bisque. To prepare bisque: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add corn, onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until the onion and pepper have softened, about 5 minutes. Add potato and paprika and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add sherry and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Add stock (or broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes. Working in two batches, puree the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Return the puree to the saucepan; stir in milk, crab and remaining salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve each portion of bisque with about 1/4 cup relish; sprinkle with additional paprika, if desired.

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.

CRAB BISQUE WITH AVOCADO, TOMATO & CORN RELISH

Steps:

• To prepare relish: Combine avocado, corn, tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature while you prepare the bisque.
• To prepare bisque: Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add corn, onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until the onion and pepper have softened, about 5 minutes. Add potato and paprika and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add sherry and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Add stock (or broth) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Working in two batches, puree the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Return the puree to the saucepan; stir in milk, crab and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve each portion of bisque with about 1/4 cup relish; sprinkle with additional paprika, if desired.

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.

AVOCADO BISQUE

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in the pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, zucchini, and jalapeno. Cook uncovered until vegetables begin to soften, 3 to 4 min. Add stock, cumin and mint. 2. Cover and bring up to high pressure. Reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook 5 minutes. Release pressure. 3. Puree the contents of the cooker in a blender or food processor. Add the avocados and blend again until smooth. Transfer to a serving container and stir in cream and salt to taste. Serve hot or chilled.