Basil Tomato Juice

Name: Basil Tomato Juice
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

9 ingredients

2 steps

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

1

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.
2

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.