Flavorful Tomato Juice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or 3/8 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1 dash hot pepper sauce

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tomatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
When cool, transfer tomato mixture to a blender and process until smooth. Return to saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 3 cups, about 12-18 minutes. Cool.
Transfer juice mixture to a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve chilled; store leftovers in refrigerator.
Note: be sure to wear gloves when handling hot peppers--and don't rub your eyes or nose!