Oyster Stew with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1/2 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables (mixed broccoli, cauliflower and carrots)
• 1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
• 1/2 teaspoon instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
• 1 pint oyster, shucked or 2 (8 ounce) cans oysters (whole)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut up any large vegetables.

2. 2

   In a 3 quart saucepan combine vegetables, onions, bouillon granules, peppers, bay leaf and 1/2 cup water.

3. 3

   Bring to boiling.

4. 4

   Reduce heat. Cover and simmer over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes.

5. 5

   Do not drain.

6. 6

   Stir in evaporated milk.

7. 7

   Heat through.

8. 8

   Add undrained oysters to vegetable mixture. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until edges of oysters curl, stirring frequently.

9. 9

   If using canned oysters, just heat through.

10. 10

    Remove bay leaf.