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.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse all vegetables thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Core and roughly chop the tomatoes. Peel and dice the carrots and beet. Chop the celery and green bell pepper into small chunks.

Step 3

In a large pot, combine the tomatoes, carrots, celery, green bell pepper, beet, spinach leaves, and water.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 7

Reheat the mixture over low heat until warmed through, but avoid boiling.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For a smoother texture, optionally strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the hot vegetable drink into mugs or bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1769.4 grams (1769.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	300

Total Fat 3.80g	5%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1514mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 63.40g	23%
Dietary Fiber 19.10g	68%
Total Sugars 37.80g
Protein 11.70g	23%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 250mg	19%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 3186mg	68%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.2%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 75.8%