Kay’s Fresh Tomato Juice

Name: Kay’s Fresh Tomato Juice
Yield: 2½ cups
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic; 2 large fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon salt (optional); 3 ripe tomatoes (about 1½ pounds), quartered; 1 rib celery with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 small onion, quartered; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation info

2½
cups

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The New Basics Cookbook

By Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso

Published 1989

About

Not only a quick and healthy pick-me-up but also a quick way to make use of stray veggies lurking in the bin.

Ingredients

3 ripe tomatoes (about 1½ pounds), quartered
1 rib celery with leaves, cut into 2-inch pieces

Drinks
Gluten-free

Method

Combine the tomatoes, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, and basil in a food processor, in batches if necessary, and purée until smooth.
Transfer the purée to a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Cook at full power (650 to 700 watts), uncovered,