Shrimp Gazpacho

I just love gazpacho! This is a different version I have come across. Must try! This is from the Bubba Gump cookbook.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 3 1/2 Quarts

Ingredients

• 4 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 1⁄2 lbs shrimp
• 2  quarts tomato juice
• 4  tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and chopped
• 2  cucumbers, peeled,seeded,and chopped
• 1  bunch green onion, chopped
• 1  avocado, peeled,chopped
• 1 (18 ounce) package cream cheese, cut 1/2 inch cubes
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice or 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  hot sauce

Directions

1. Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
2. Drain well; rinse with cold water.
3. Chill.
4. Peel and devein shrimp.
5. Reserve 10 shrimp for garnish, if desired.
6. Combine remaining shrimp, tomato juice, and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and chill at least 3 hours.
7. Garnish, if desired.