Cold Avocado Soup

½ seedless cucumber, chopped

1 medium avocado, peeled and pitted

1 shallot, chopped

2 tbsp plain yogurt

2 tbsp fresh mint

1 sprig fresh mint

4 tsp fresh lime juice

1 ½ tsp salt

¼ tsp ground black pepper

¼ tsp ground cumin

1 radish, chopped

Preparation:

Place the cucumber, avocado, shallot, yogurt, 2 tablespoons mint, lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin, and 1 cup cold water in a blender, and process until smooth. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve garnished with the radish and remaining mint leaves. Serves: 4.