Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 1/2 c. thinly sliced onion
  • 1 c. diagonally sliced celery
  • 1 c. diced potatoes
  • 1 c. thinly sliced carrots
  • 1 c. cut green beans
  • 1 (17 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 c. evaporated milk (undiluted)
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1 (4 oz.) can pimento (undrained), coarsely chopped

Method

  • In a 3 to 4-quart saucepan, fry bacon until crisp.
  • Scoop out bacon with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  • Add boiling water, onion, celery, potatoes, carrots, beans, corn, garlic powder, salt and bay leaf to bacon drippings.
  • Stir; heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; cover and boil slowly for about 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in evaporated milk.
  • Blend flour and water until smooth; stir into soup.
  • Add pimento. Return to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Makes 2 quarts.