On 9 Sep 2006 10:51:09 -0500, "Bob Terwilliger"
> wrote:

>Phred made it easy:
>
>>>Do you have V-8 there? (www.v8juice.com/v8.aspx)
>>
>> :-)
>>
>> Yeah. I've noticed it's 80% or more tomato juice.
>> (Actually, it's the only "canned" juice I really like -- either the
>> "original" version or the "spicey" version is good, but some of my
>> mates find the spicey version has too much bite... Bloody softies.
>> They should spend a bit of time in southern India.
>
>Heat up some V-8 to a simmer and then add some shredded basil. Cook about 5
>minutes more, then serve with one of the following garnishes:
>
>1. A big crouton with butter melted into it.
>2. More basil shredded on top.
>3. A light dusting of finely-grated cheese.
>4. A grilled prawn or two and a little dill frond.
>5. Sliced black olives.
>
>Simple enough?

LOL! I do something similar, only I add a can of diced tomats to the
V-8 or tomato juice. If for some reason I don't have V-8, I'll use a
monstrous-size can of tomatoes and let my boat motor (wand blender)
have a whack at 'em. I tart it up with a smidge of cream sometimes.
And use basil only, no prawn, dill frond, cheese or black olives.
Though the crouton with butter melted into it sounds mighty tasty.

TammyM