Tomato Juice Cocktail

Name: Tomato Juice Cocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 pound tomatoes (about 4 small), sliced; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons sliced celery; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

This recipe came from my mother-in-law and many say it’s the best tomato juice they’ve ever tasted. It has a little eye-opening kick to it that’s wonderful! —Beverly Cottrell, Ipswich, Maine

Ingredients

3/4 pound tomatoes (about 4 small), sliced
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup coarsely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sliced celery
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 30-35 minutes. Cool.
Transfer tomato mixture to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 39 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Tomato Juice Cocktail in Light & Tasty February/March 2007

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bevery1949

Sep 27, 2015

Husband thought it was good. Good way to use end of the season tomatoes
ConnieK

Jul 5, 2012

The best tomato juice I have ever had. I usually make a double (and even triple!!!) batch.
honeydew44

Apr 25, 2011

Just needs the kick of some vodka or gin to round it out. Also needs a kicker of tabasco sauce,.
kimross67

Mar 7, 2011

it was great