Spicy Cucumber Avocado soup

The soup is perfect for a summer appetizer, and works well with meaty dishes. It is also very easy and quick to prepare.

Note: Cut the cucumber so that the jelly innards are discarded. Use only the firm part of the cucumber in this soup.

Serves 6

Blend all ingredients (but not too much, and try not to get too much air whipped into the soup)
½ an avocado
1 cucumber (Gourmet says 1¾ )
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tbs chopped chives for garnish (I omitted this)
1 tsp lime juice
1 tsp of salt (or less)
½ tsp chopped jalapeno (or use a few dashes of cayenne)
Garnish the top of the soup with sliced avocado and/or chives