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
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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Servings: 6 servings
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
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.
The History of Hodge Podge, a beloved Maritime stew