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Nova Scotia Hodge Podge

Nova Scotia Hodge Podge: A Warm Creamy Veggie Delight

A comforting Nova Scotia Hodge Podge filled with seasonal vegetables that evokes warm memories.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Canadian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound New Potatoes Leave unpeeled for extra flavor.
  • 1 pound New Carrots Keep skin on for extra tenderness.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Green Beans Can substitute with other bean varieties.
  • 1 cup Yellow Beans Provides a slight flavor variation.
  • 1 cup Sugar Snap Peas Replace with frozen peas if fresh aren't available.
For the Broth
  • 1 cup 10% Cream (Blend) Use evaporated milk for a lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Feel free to use unsalted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Table Salt Use sparingly to avoid over-salting.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked pepper is best for flavor.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by giving your new potatoes a good scrub, then halve them for even cooking. Next, wash and slice the new carrots into half-moon shapes, trim the green and yellow beans, cutting them in half as well. Lastly, shell the sugar snap peas and set all the vibrant vegetables aside.
  2. In a large pot, place the halved new potatoes and cover them with water. Add a generous pinch of salt, then bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and simmer for about 8-9 minutes, until the potatoes start to soften but are still firm.
  3. Stir in the sliced carrots to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes. The potatoes and carrots should be tender yet retain a slight bite.
  4. Gently stir in the green and yellow beans and let everything simmer together for another 5 minutes until the beans brighten in color.
  5. Add the sugar snap peas and stir gently. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until they turn bright green and tender-crisp.
  6. Carefully drain any excess liquid from the pot, then pour in the 10% cream and add the salted butter, table salt, and black pepper. Stir gently until the butter melts and all ingredients are warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cut your vegetables to even sizes for uniform cooking and be cautious to avoid overcooking them to maintain their crunch. Add cream off the heat to prevent curdling.

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