Tomato Aspic (Alex's)

Ingredients

• 1 (46 oz) can V-8 juice
• 5 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 can stuffed olives, sliced
• 1 can artichokes, cut in pieces

Instructions

1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a large bowl and let stand 5-10 minutes.
2. Bring V-8 juice, lemon juice, onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne to a boil.
3. Strain the hot V-8 mixture into the gelatin and stir until dissolved.
4. Set the bowl in ice or in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken.
5. When thick, add the olives and artichoke pieces.
6. Chill until firm.