Ingredients
6 ripe tomatoes; peeled & chopped
1 purple onion; finely chopped
1 cucumber; peeled, seeded & chopped
2 stalks celery; chopped
1-2 tbsp fresh chives; chopped
1 clove garlic; minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
6 or more drops Tabasco sauce to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (omit for vegetarian option)
4 cups tomato juice
Preparation
Combine all ingredients. Blend slightly to desired consistency. Place in non-metal, non-reactive storage container. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend.
