Makes 12 servings
each serving – 1⁄2 cup juice – 1 green – 1 condiment
5 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce – optional
Directions
1. In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first eight ingredients. Remove stems and seeds if desired form peppers; add to tomato mixture. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool. Blend vegetables in a blender until smooth. Add more water if needed. Refrigerate or freeze. Shake or stir juice well before serving.
