New Year's Day Chunky Blood Mary Soup Recipe Recipe

There's nothing as quick and festive as a Chunky Bloody Mary Soup --served cold-- for an elegant New Year's Day or Weekend brunch. Unlike most, this recipe is chunky not smooth which makes it extra tasty. This recipe includes all the ingredients in a Bloody Mary cocktail plus a dollop of homemade horseradish sour cream. Instead of salty tomato juice found in most recipes, I made my own tomato juice in the blender, mixing at medium speed for 30 seconds using 15 ounce cans of Muir Glen Organic Brand tomato sauce and chipotle seasoned diced tomatoes. The soup base is thick and flavorful and just the right consistency to hold the chunks. For the "chunks" I used Muir Glen Meridian Ruby Fire Roasted Tomatoes. Muir Glen is a superior quality canned tomato and organic. Another tasty option included the imported canned diced Italian plum tomatoes. The soup cooks for a total of 15 minutes. When it's cooled, add 3 tablespoons of uncooked vodka and the juice of a whole lemon. Chill until ready to serve. Have fun with the garnishes.