Chilled Tomato Soup With Corn Bread Croutons

Ingredients

• 1 8.5 oz. pkg. corn muffin mix (Jiffy)
• 1 teaspoon(s) chili powder
• 2 can(s) 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes with green pepper, celery, & onion
• 1/2 English cucumber, seeded & coarsely chopped or regular cucumber
• 3 green onions, trimmed & coarsely chopped
• 1 cup(s) ice cubes
• 1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled & sliced
• Sliced green onion, chopped cucumber & chili powder (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400. Prepare muffin mix according to package directions. Spread in lightly greased 13x9x2 baking pan. Bake 14 min or until golden brown & toothpick inserted near center coves out clean. Cool slightly. Cut in 1" cubes. Toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil and chili powder. Place on baking sheet & crisp in oven 5 min.
2. While muffin mix bakes, in a blender combine undrained tomatoes, cucumber, onions, & ice;cover and blend until nearly smooth. Pour soup in bowls; top with avocado & half the croutons (reserve remaining for another use). If desired, sprinkle with additional green onion, cucumber & chili powder. Drizzle with olive oil.