Hot Vegetable Drink V8
Warm up with a nourishing and flavor-packed Hot Vegetable Drink V8, a homemade twist on the classic vegetable juice that’s bursting with fresh, wholesome ingredients. This vibrant drink combines the natural goodness of tomatoes, carrots, celery, beets, and spinach with a hint of zesty lemon juice and a touch of heat from optional cayenne pepper. Simmered to perfection and blended until silky smooth, this hearty beverage is not only a comforting way to sneak in your daily veggies but also a delightful winter warmer. Perfect as a savory sip or a light starter, this easy recipe is customizable to suit your spice preference and can be served straight or strained for a refined finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this powerhouse drink is gluten-free, vegetarian, and packed with vitamins, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large Tomatoes
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 Celery stalks
- 0.5 Green bell pepper
- 1 small Beet
- 1 cup Spinach leaves
- 2 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
Rinse all vegetables thoroughly under cold water.
Core and roughly chop the tomatoes. Peel and dice the carrots and beet. Chop the celery and green bell pepper into small chunks.
In a large pot, combine the tomatoes, carrots, celery, green bell pepper, beet, spinach leaves, and water.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, blend the mixture in batches using a countertop blender, then return it to the pot.
Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Reheat the mixture over low heat until warmed through, but avoid boiling.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For a smoother texture, optionally strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.
Ladle the hot vegetable drink into mugs or bowls and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.8 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1348 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.9 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 3355 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
