Recipe: Potato-Vegetable-Supper-in-a- Bowl (Carnation, 1974)

POTATO-VEGETABLE-SUPPER-IN-A- BOWL

4 cups peeled diced raw potatoes
1 (10-oz.) package frozen mixed vegetables
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
4 slices bacon
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 2/3 cups undiluted Carnation Evaporated Milk
1 1/4 cup fine cracker crumbs

Combine potatoes, mixed vegetables, water and salt in saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender (about 20 minutes). Do not drain.

Cut bacon into small pieces. Place in frying pan. Fry until partially cooked.

Add celery and onion; continue frying until celery and onion are transparent and bacon crisp.

Add evaporated milk, bacon, celery and onion mixture to potatoes. Mix well, then heat to serving temperature. (Remember, never, never boil a chowder!)

Just before serving, stir in cracker crumbs. Ladle into warm mugs or bowls.

Makes about 2 quarts
Source: Recipe booklet: 38 Answers to What's Cooking, Carnation Company, 1974