Shrimp Blitz

Name: Shrimp Blitz
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 bottle (32 ounces) tomato juice; 1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup chopped cucumber; 1/3 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

On a hot summer day, this refreshing soup really hits the spot. I've made it for special-occasion luncheons as well as for casual dinners with friends.

Ingredients

1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 bottle (32 ounces) tomato juice
1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a blender, combine clam juice and cream cheese; cover and process until smooth. Pour into a large serving bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.