Hodge Podge

Hodge Podge

Area: Canadian

Category: Vegetarian

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
New Potatoes1 lb
Carrots1 lb
Green Beans1 cup
Peas1/2 cup
Dill1 tablespoon
Chives1 tablespoon
Milk3 Cups
Heavy Cream1/2 cup
Butter1/2 cup
Salt1/2 tsp
Black Pepper1/4 tsp

Instruction

  • First, cook your vegetables
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil
  • Par-cook carrots and potatoes for five minutes until carrots and potatoes are fork tender, then blanch the peas and beans for about a minute in the same pot
  • Strain vegetables and set aside
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat, add vegetables, and cook to warm through
  • Add milk and cream and bring the soup to a boil
  • Turn the heat down to low and season with salt and pepper
  • Add dill and chives and let simmer for at least 10 minutes
  • Serve warm