Nova Scotian Hodge Podge

Nova Scotian Hodge Podge

Hodge podge is a favorite vegetable stew from Nova Scotia. It’s typically made in the fall with the freshest vegetables possible, just as the gardens are being harvested. This recipe very much lends itself to tinkering by adding different vegetables in varying quantities.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
  • 1 cup fresh wax beans, trimmed and snapped
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1 cup diced turnip
  • 4 cups water, or as needed to cover
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 cups cubed new potatoes
  • ½ cup heavy cream (Optional)
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

241
Calories
19g
Fat
17g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 241
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 24%
Saturated Fat12g 60%
Cholesterol58mg 19%
Sodium125mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars3g
Protein3g
Vitamin C22mg 111%
Calcium50mg 4%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium426mg 9%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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