Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable juice (V-8 preferred)
  • 3 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 medium yellow pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery heart, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup green onion, both green and white parts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (may omit for vegetarians)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • thin cucumber slices (to garnish)
  • snipped fresh dill (to garnish, no stems)

Method

  • Prepare all vegetables and place in a 3-quart NON-METAL container. Mix remaining ingredients, except for garnish, and pour over vegetables, stirring gently.
  • Cover and chill overnight. Garnish with cucumber and dill. Makes about 8 cups soup.