Macho Macho Shrimp Gazpacho

This is easy to make and can be prepared well in advance.

Ingredients

• 3 quarts Clamato juice
• 3 cups peeled, seeded, finely chopped cucumber
• 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced green onions
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped red bell pepper
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 6 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 pounds tiny cooked shrimp
• Fresh chives

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients except shrimp and chives in a bowl and mix well. Stir in shrimp; season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Chill for at least 8 hours.
3. Ladle soup into bowls.
4. Garnish with chopped chives.