Lo-Fat Spicy Cucumber-Avocado Soup

½ firm-ripe California avocado

1 ½ pounds cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 (8 oz.) container, plain low-fat yogurt

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

½ teaspoon chopped fresh jalapeno chili with seeds

1 cup small ice cubes

Garnish: diced avocado and chopped chives

Peel and pit avocado, Blend all ingredients in a blender until very smooth, about 1 minute.

Serve chilled.