Ingredients

  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 6 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco(R)) (optional)

Method

  • Bring the tomato juice to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in the beef bouillon cubes until dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add the tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, celery, red wine vinegar, vegetable oil, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Cover and chill for 6 to 8 hours before serving.