Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           cream cheese -- softened
     1/4  cup           fresh basil -- chopped, or
   4      teaspoons     dried basil -- crushed
   1      cup           sour cream
     1/4  cup           carrot -- shredded
     1/4  cup           purple onion -- chopped
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      black pepper

Preparation:

Beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency, gradually adding the basil. Blend in the sour cream and add the remaining ingredients, blending well. Cover and chill. Makes about 2 1/2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Unsalted Potato Chips, Water Crackers, Green Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Fennel, Smoked Deli Meats.