Chilled Corn Bisque with Basil, Avocado, and Crab

Ingredients

• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup half-and-half
• ¹/₃ cup chopped peeled avocado
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 4 cups fresh corn kernels (about 8 ears)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 8 ounces lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
  • ½ cup 2% reduced-fat milk

Combine broth and cornstarch, stirring with a whisk. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Stir in broth mixture, corn, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently (do not boil). Place half of...

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