1/3 c. olive oil (may use less)
1 can tomato juice
1/2 c. minced onion (fine)
Dash of Tabasco (optional)
1/4 tsp. finely ground black pepper
4 tbsp. lemon juice
2 c. beef broth
2 c. minced celery (optional)
2 tsp. salt
2 tomatoes

Whisk together oil and lemon juice. Stir in tomato juice, broth, onion, tomatoes, celery, Tabasco, salt, and pepper. Chill at least 3 hours. Serve peppers, cucumbers, and croutons as garnishes, if desired. Keeps about a week in refrigerator. Wonderful "picker upper" on a hot day.