Ingredients
1 large sweet onion, chopped (like Vidalia)
2-3 garlic cloves, minced (or 2 teaspoons of garlic powder)
1 English seedless cucumber, chopped
4-5 scallions, sliced white and some green part
1-2 jalapeno peppers, minced
2 orange or yellow bell peppers, chopped
1 bunch of celery hearts, chopped
4-5 tomatoes, chopped (if using Roma tomatoes, add a couple more)
1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed under hot running water
1 can Campbell’s Cream of Tomato soup
2 large cans of Tomato Juice (preferably “not from concentrate”)
2 cans chopped green chilies
3 TBS of Italian vinaigrette salad dressing
2 TBS Worcestershire sauce
2 TBS fresh lemon juice OR 1 TBS red wine vinegar
1 TBS celery seed
4-5 dashes Tabasco
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. If making ahead, add the basil just before serving.
