CREAMY AVOCADO GAZPACHO Soup
Courtesy of:    http://www.rawfoods.com/recipes/avogaz.html

1 C. (237 ml) water 
Flesh of 1 medium avocado, reserving 1 T. for garnish 
2 C. (480 ml) chopped cucumber 
1 1/2 C. (355 ml) chopped tomatoes 
1/2 to 1 Serrano chile, with seeds, sliced (optional) 
1 large clove garlic, minced 
1 sprig mint leaves 
Juice of 2 lemons or limes 
1/2 t. salt 
1 t. maple syrup (can use dates or honey to sweeten)

2 small mint leaves 
Paprika (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a blender in the order listed. Start blender on low speed for a few seconds, then switch to high. Blend until creamy and smooth, about 1 1/2 minutes. 
Pour into 2 soup bowls. Dice reserved avocado and gently drop them into the center of the bowl. Add a mint leaf and sprinkle diced avocado with paprika if desired. Serves 2.