Potato Cabbage Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. chopped cabbage
3 slices bacon
1 Tbsp. reserved bacon fat
2 c. finely cubed potatoes
1 c. chopped onions
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 c. water
2 Tbsp. flour
1 c. undiluted evaporated milk
1 Tbsp. butter

Preparation

Chop cabbage into small pieces.
Chop bacon into 1-inch pieces and fry until crisp.
Drain off fat; reserve 1 tablespoon.
Place reserved fat in saucepan.
Add vegetables, seasonings and water. Cover and heat to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir flour into evaporated milk.
Gradually add evaporated milk-flour mixture to vegetables. Stir constantly.
Add butter.
Cook until slightly thickened. Makes 5 1/2 cups.