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Basil Tomato Juice

Put some zing in your next brunch buffet with this homemade tomato juice. Fresh basil and hot pepper sauce accent the garden-fresh tomato flavor. You can put it in containers and freeze it, if you wish. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Basil Tomato Juice
Basil Tomato Juice Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 20 min. Cook: 55 min. + chilling
  • Makes
    about 2-1/2 quarts

Ingredients

  • 8 pounds ripe tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

  • In a stock pot, combine the tomatoes, celery and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Cool slightly; put tomato mixture through a sieve or food mill. Return to the pan. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool. Transfer to a pitcher; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 66 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable.

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  • sgronholz
    Oct 3, 2020

    Yum...this juice is delicious! We enjoyed some of it right away and the rest I put in the freezer to enjoy during the winter. A great way to use our homegrown tomatoes and something I'll definitely make again!

  • julieallen
    Oct 18, 2010

    This was delicious! It was easy to make and is a great use of a lot of end of season tomatos!

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