Ingredients

2 large tomatoes (1 lbs/454 g)

1 large English cucumber

4 celery stalks

1 jar of roasted red pepers (250 ml)

1 bunch cilantro (about 1/2 cup)

2/3 cup red wine vinegar

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 tsp Tabasco sauce

1 tsp onion powder

1 large can of tomato juice (1.36 litres)

Preparation

Cut up the first 5 ingredients into small chunks and place them in a food processor fitted with a blade.

Add tomato juice only to the halfway point of the food processor bowl.

Process on high until the vegetables are pureed.

Add the next 4 ingredients, puree a few more seconds to blend all.

Pour the puree into a large bowl, add the rest of the tomato juice, stir and place in the fridge.

Serve chilled.

Keeps well for 4 or 5 days.