Tomato Aspic

1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin

¼ cup boiling water

2 cups vegetable juice (such as V-8®)

1 dash Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

1 bay leaf

2 cloves

½ cup chopped onion

½ cup chopped celery

Fully dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a mixing bowl.

Combine vegetable juice, worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and cloves in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes. Remove and discard the bay leaf and cloves.

Stir onion and celery into vegetable juice.

Pour vegetable juice mixture over dissolved gelatin; stir gently to blend.

Refrigerate until set completely, about 1 hour.