Chilled Avocado Cucumber Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium cucumber
• 1 ripe small California avocado
• 1 scallion
• 1 garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

Garnish:

• 2 fresh coriander sprigs

Directions

Peel cucumber and cut into 4 pieces. Quarter avocado, removing pit, and peel. Cut scallion into large pieces. In a blender puree all ingredients until smooth and season with salt and pepper.

Serve soup garnished with coriander.