Garden Vegetable Juice
My garden is a labor of love for my friends and family. My husband loves spice in his food and drinks. After he tasted this juice, he could never get enough! If your family doesn't like spice, leave out the hot peppers!
Ingredients
- 5 lbs ripe tomatoes peeled and chopped
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup chopped green pepper stems and seeds removed
- ¼ cup chopped carrot
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp chopped onion
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp pepper optional
- 1 ½ fresh serrano, jalapeno or habanero pepper seeded and diced (optional)
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven or soup pot, combine all ingredients.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool.
- Puree mixture in a food processor, blender or food mill.
- Refrigerate or freeze.
- Shake or stir juice well before serving.
Notes
When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your eyes and face