Tomato Crabmeat Aspic

Name: Tomato Crabmeat Aspic
Ingredients: 1 c. tomato juice; 1 slice onion; 1 bay leaf; 1 stalk celery, quartered; 1 envelope gelatin; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 3/4 c. beef consomme; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 5 stuffed green olives, sliced; 1 full c. crabmeat

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 c. tomato juice
1 slice onion
1 bay leaf
1 stalk celery, quartered
1 envelope gelatin
2 Tbsp. cold water
3/4 c. beef consomme
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
5 stuffed green olives, sliced
1 full c. crabmeat

Directions

1

Heat tomato juice with onion, bay leaf and celery; strain and add gelatin, softened in cold water.
2

Stir until gelatin is dissolved.
3

Add beef consomme, lemon juice and seasonings.
4

Cool until partially set.
5

Add crabmeat and sliced olives.
6

Chill until firm in individual molds.
7

Unmold on lettuce; serve with mayonnaise.
8

If desired, make in oblong mold and cut in squares. Makes 6 servings.