CREAMY AVOCADO GAZPACHO

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
  

• Flesh of 1 medium avocado, reserving 1 tbsp for garnish
  

• 2 cups chopped cucumber
  

• 1 ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  

• ½ 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 tsp salt

• 1 tsp maple syrup (can use dates or honey to sweeten)