Flavorful Tomato Juice

Ingredients

• 8 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons celery seed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• Dash hot pepper sauce

Directions

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Cool to room temperature.
• Transfer mixture to a blender; cover and process until blended. Strain and discard seeds. Return tomato juice to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-18 minutes or until juice measures 3 cups. Cool. Transfer to a pitcher; cover and refrigerate until chilled. Yield: 4 servings.