Grail Springs Rejuvenation Cocktail ~ best after a good workout. So delicious and fulfilling!

•    1 bottle (48 ounces) tomato juice or V8 type cocktail (low-sodium)
•    3 cups filtered water
•    2 cups assorted sliced vegetables (roots, onions, green & red bell pepper)*
•    2 celery copped
•    1 large carrot chopped
•    4 tomatoes chopped
•    1 bunch parsley
•    2 bay leaves
•    ½ teaspoon crushed hot red pepper, or to taste
•    2 teaspoons fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
•    ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
•    2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

*    Avoid cabbage family vegetables as they impart a strong flavour

•    Purchase and utilize organic vegetables whenever available

In a large non-reactive saucepan, combine the tomato juice cocktail, water, vegetables and herbs.  Bring to a boil over moderate heat.  Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl, pressing firmly with a wooden spoon to extract all the juices, or process through a food mill.  Discard pulp.  Serve hot.  Freezes beautifully for later use. 

Yield: 10 cups ~ Calories per cup: 35
Carbs:  8.3 gm
Protein: 1.6 gm
Fat: 0.2 g
Fibre 2.2 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 486 mg