COLD AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER SOUP serves 6
1 lg. cucumber peeled, seeded and cut into chunks
2 to 3 ripe avocados, peeled and cut into quarters (reserve about 1/4 of 1 avocado chopped for garnish)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped FRESH cilantro
3 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and ribs removed to avoid any heat
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup cold water or chicken stock
1 cup plain yogurt preferably Greek
1 tsp. Tabasco or Frank's Hot Sauce to bind flavors together
1 tsp. salt
handful of ice cubes or chips
METHOD:
Place all ingredients into a blender, pulse 4 or 5 times til mixed, then puree til smooth about 45 seconds.
Serve in bowls or glasses topped with additional yogurt and reserved chopped avocado pieces if desired.