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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Quick and easy to make-great flavor. May cut veggies in your favorite size, but this is the way I like them. May also add other veggies that you may like to this. Very versatile-if you don't have an ingredient, add something else or just leave it out. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, peel and seed, chopped  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups fresh cucumbers, peel and seed, chopped  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups green peppers, chopped  |  
                                                1 cup celery (chopped small)  |  
                                                1 cup chopped onion (red is best)  |  
                                                2 garlic cloves, minced  |  
                                                3 cups tomato juice  |  
                                                1/4 cup corn oil  |  
                                                2 tablespoons red wine vinegar  |  
                                                1 tablespoon salt  |  
                                                1 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh)  |  
                                                1 teaspoon hot sauce  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon dried oregano  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon dried basil  |  
                                                herb flavored crouton (for garnish)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Cover and chill at least 2 hours for flavors to blend. 3. Serve topped with croutons.                              | 
                         
                         
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