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Classic Canadian Dish: Hodge Podge

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By Gabby Peyton

This Maritime classic is a summer stew made with the bounty of an early harvest with new potatoes, beans and carrots and seasoned with fresh herbs like dill, parsley or chives.

Learn more about the history of Hodge podge in this article: The History of Hodge Podge, a beloved Maritime stew

Hodge-Podge3

Canadian Classic Dish: Hodge Podge

This Maritime classic is a summer stew made with the bounty of an early harvest with new potatoes, beans and carrots and seasoned with fresh herbs like dill, parsley or chives.
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Course: Soup & Stews
Preparation: Quick & Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Gabby Peyton
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb new potatoes, quartered
  • 1 lb carrots, trimmed and cut in half (app. 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup fresh green beans (30-40)
  • 1/2 cup green peas
  • 1 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions

  • 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.
Nutrition Facts
Canadian Classic Dish: Hodge Podge
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
268
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
332
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
877
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
31
g
10
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Gabby Peyton

Gabby Peyton

Gabby Peyton is a food writer, culinary historian and award-winning author based in St. John’s, NL. Her writing on travel, food and history has appeared in Canadian Geographic, The Globe and Mail, EnRoute Magazine, Chatelaine, CBC and Eater, and she was the restaurant critic for The Telegram for five years. Gabby’s first book Where We Ate: A Field Guide to Canada’s Restaurants, Past and Present was published in 2023 and became a bestseller. Where We Ate won the Gold award in the Culinary Narratives category at the Taste Canada Awards in 2024.

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