Nova Scotian Hodge Podge

Hodge podge stew from Nova Scotia is typically made in the fall with fresh vegetables and potatoes that have just been harvested from gardens.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 4 cups water, or as needed to cover
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced turnip
• 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
• 1 cup fresh wax beans, trimmed and snapped
• 2 cups cubed new potatoes
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine green beans, wax beans, carrots, and turnip in a stockpot; add water to cover. Stir in salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Add potatoes and simmer until tender, about 30 more minutes. Stir in cream and butter.

Step 3

Whisk 1/2 cup water and flour together in a small bowl; mix into soup and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.