Cooked Freezer Salsa

Makes: About 5 cups

Course: Side Dish, Snack

Author: Dot Blevins

Servings: 20

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

8 cups tomatoes (diced, seeded, & peeled - about 10 large)
2 medium green peppers (chopped)
2 large onions (chopped)
2 medium jalapeno peppers (seeded & finely chopped)
¾ cup tomato paste
⅔ cup condensed tomato soup, undiluted (If you are making this for special diets, verify that the soup is gluten and dairy free)
½ cup white vinegar
1 Tbsp white sugar (May need a little more or less)
2 Tbsp salt
4 ½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 ½ tsp cumin
1 Tbsp lime juice

In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, stirring often.
Cool, then freeze or serve.

Make Ahead: This is a great recipe to freeze. The day before you want to use it, remove it from the freezer and allow to thaw before serving.

Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free