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Tomato Aspic

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Your imagination is the only limit to the number of variations which can be used in this recipe.

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Necedah, WI

Time needed

15 min preparation + 20 min cooking

Serving Size / Yield

4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 Qt Tomato juice
  • 2 Sprigs parsley
  • 1 Stalk of celery (coarsely chopped, include tops)
  • 2 Tbs Minced onions
  • 1 Bay leaf (crushed)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Basil
  • 1 - 2 Drops liquid hot red pepper seasoning
  • 2 Envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 2 Tbs Lemon juice
  • 1pt Prepared mixed salad greens

Directions

Simmer 2 cups tomato juice, covered, 20 minutes with parsley, celery, onions, bay leaf, salt, sugar, basil, and pepper seasoning, stirring occasionally; strain juice discarding the solids, mix in gelatin, and stir to dissolve. Mix in remaining tomato juice and lemon juice. Pour into an ungreased 1 quart ring mold and chill until firm, at least 4 hours. To serve, unmold on a flat round platter, fill the center, and decorate base with greens. May be topped with French dressing or mayonnaise.