nova scotian hodge podge

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
• 1 cup fresh wax beans, trimmed and snapped
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced turnip
• 2 cups cubed new potatoes
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ready Time: 2 hrs


• place the green beans, wax beans, carrots and turnips into a saucepan and add enough water to cover the vegetables. lightly salt the water, and bring to a boil. cook for about 1/2 hour, then add the potatoes and cook for another 1/2 hour. stir in butter and if desired, cream.
• mix together the flour and 1/2 cup water, and pour into the soup. cook for a few more minutes to thicken. remove from heat and serve hot.