Heart Healthy Chilled Avocado Tarragon Bisque
A California Avocado Commission avocado bisque recipe was the inspiration for my heart healthy version made with non-fat milk and non-fat yogurt. Avocados contribute good fats to one’s diet and they’re low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free. Non-fat dairy ingredients in my recipe complement the rich avocado, resulting in a perfect balance that is good for the heart. The lovely fragrant tarragon, creamy colorful avocado, and tangy yogurt marry well together. The method is so simple you can make it for lunch today, yet it is also elegant enough to serve at your next summer dinner party.
- 1 ripe avocado (medium/large)
- 1 c. non-fat milk
- 1/2 t. chopped tarragon
- 1/2 t. sea salt
- 2 T. non-fat Greek yogurt
Bring non-fat milk to a simmer (do not boil). Add tarragon and salt, stir then remove from heat. Let steep one hour.
Place the meat of one avocado in a food processor or blender. Add milk mixture and yogurt. Blend well. Chill. Serve. Our heart healthy version is garnished simply with sliced avocado and a sprig of tarragon. But we will be jazzing it up for our next dinner party!
Here are some ideas for garnish:
- roasted poblano chile/ lime juice/ tortilla strips
- grilled avocado/ cilantro/ lime juice
- creme fraiche/ crab/ chive
- smoked trout/ lemon
- chopped bacon/ tomato/ arugula
- shrimp/ chile oil
Please share your ideas for a garnish!
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Delicious. Definitely book-marking this the next time I happen across a pile of avocados.
Cheers!
[K]
I feel like running to the store and buy avocado NOW!
I have learned the hard way to be careful when buying tarragon here:
There is the good fragrant one, the so-called French, and there’s a Russian one, and that one tastes more of soap than anything else.
Oh lady, you’ve hit home here with me! Aguate and tarragon are two of my faves. I don’t think I’ve ever used them together. Great looking bisque. I can smell it here. I’ll try it out and let you know how it worked out for me… Nice job!