Source: Adapted slightly from www.simplyrecipes.com
Ingredients
6 ripe
tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1-2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp sugar
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
6 or more drops of Tabasco sauce to taste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (omit for vegetarian version)
4 cups tomato juice
Directions
Combine all ingredients. Blend slightly to desired consistency. Place in non-metal, non-reactive storage container.
Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight, allowing flavors to blend.
Serves 8