6 ripe tomatoes (about 3 lbs), peeled and chopped (about 6 cups)
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 to 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 clove garlic, minced
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2 cups tomato juice, or 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (omit for vegan or vegetarian option)
2 tsp sugar, or more to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 or more drops Tabasco sauce to taste