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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min. + chilling YIELD: 3 servings.

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

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

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 69 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable.

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