Irene'S Tomato Aspic Ring - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 envelope gelatin, unflavored
1/4 c. cold water
2 c. tomato juice
2 bay leaves
dash of cayenne pepper
1 tsp. salt
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 tsp. grated onion or 1/2 onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. vinegar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Soften gelatin in cold water; mix tomato juice, bay leaves, salt, celery, onions and cayenne.
Simmer 10 minutes.
Strain. Dissolve gelatin thoroughly in hot tomato mixture.
Add vinegar and lemon juice; turn into a 1 1/2-quart ring mold.
Chill until firm.
Serves 6 to 8.