Tomato Cheese Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 c. onion, chopped
1 c. green pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 c. tomato juice
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf, finely crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 3/4 lb. American cheese, grated

Preparation

Heat oil in pan.
Add onion, green pepper and garlic; saute slowly until tender.
Add tomato juice and seasonings.
Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add grated cheese; stir over very low heat until cheese is melted and blended with tomato juice mixture.
Keep hot in chafing dish.
Serve with crackers.
Makes about 4 cups.