INGREDIENTS:

• 6-7 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 purple onion, finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 sweet red bell pepper seeded and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
• 4-5 cups of tomato juice
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Salt to taste

TO PREPARE:

Combine all ingredients and blend to your desired consistency. Store (in a non- metal container) and refrigerate overnight so the flavors can blend together.