4 diced bacon slices
2 chicken bouillon cubes
10 oz. pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1 tbsp. instant minced onion
3 1/2 c. boiling water
2/3 c. undiluted evaporated milk
2 c. instant mashed potato flakes

Fry bacon until crisp. Bring water to boiling and add bouillon cubes, mixed vegetables and minced onion. Boil gently 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in evaporated milk, potato flakes and bacon. Heat. Yield: about 5 cups.