Chilled Avocado-Cucumber Soup

Chilled Avocado-Cucumber Soup

Ingredients

•     1 English cucumber, peeled and diced (1/4 cup reserved for garnish)
•     1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and diced (1/4 cup reserved for garnish)
•     1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
•     1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
•     1 scallion, white and pale-green parts only, coarsely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
•     1 jalapeno, seeded and coarsely chopped
•     1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
•     1 cup cold water
•     1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
•     1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
•     1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

    Puree ingredients in a blender. Divide soup and reserved cucumber and avocado among 4 bowls. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.