Cranberry-Buttermilk Bisque Recipe

Name: Cranberry-Buttermilk Bisque
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup sugar; 3 cups cranberries, fresh (or frozen, no need to thaw); ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup granny smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped; 2 oranges, juice and zest of; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup buttermilk (Bulgarian style); ¼ cup Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueur); sweetened whipped cream, for garnish; fresh mint leaves, for garnish; fresh cranberries, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cup sugar
3 cups cranberries, fresh (or frozen, no need to thaw)
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup granny smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
2 oranges, juice and zest of
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk (Bulgarian style)
¼ cup Grand Marnier (or other orange liqueur)
sweetened whipped cream, for garnish
fresh mint leaves, for garnish
fresh cranberries, for garnish

1
In a large heavy soup pot, add water and sugar and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar disolves.
2
Stir in cranberries and spices and simmer over low, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
3
Add the apple, orange zest and juice and vanilla.
4
Bring to a boil then turn heat down to medium-low and simmer, uncovered for another 15 minutes.
5
Let soup cool to room temperature.
6
Transfer (in batches) to a food processor and coarsley puree.
7
Chill thoroughly.
8
Just before serving, stir in buttermilk and Grand Marnier.
9
Ladle soup into chilled bowls and garnish each bowl with a dollop of whipped cream, a mint leaf and a whole cranberry.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup sugar, 3 cups cranberries, fresh (or frozen, no need to thaw), ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Cranberry-Buttermilk Bisque falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry-Buttermilk Bisque

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