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NOVA SCOTIA HODGE PODGE RECIPE



Nova Scotia Hodge Podge Recipe image

Hodge podge is a Nova Scotia vegetable chowder using fresh summer vegetables bathed in cream and butter.

Categories     Canada

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh vegetables (whole green and yellow waxed beans, small carrots, quartered new potatoes, fresh peas etc)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cups 10% cream
1 cup water from blanching pot
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped fresh seasonal herbs (chives and dill)
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Blanch vegetables (see timing in notes below). Boil small vegetables (beans, asparagus etc) for 60 seconds, carrots 90 seconds, potatoes 2 minutes. 2. Heat heavy bottomed pot over medium. Add unsalted butter. When melted add vegetables to warm through. 3. Add cornstarch to water and mix thoroughly. 4. Add cream and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Then turn heat down to low to let simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add chives and dill and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup

NOVA SCOTIAN HODGE PODGE



Nova Scotian Hodge Podge image

This is an old favorite vegetable stew from Nova Scotia. Is typically made in the fall as gardens are just harvested. It is important that the freshest veggies are used. This recipe very much lends itself to tinkering by adding different vegetables and quantities. Recipe courtesy Allrecipes, submitted by Vivian Cleveland. Posted for Zaar World Tour II.

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     Potato

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 136.2, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 2.3

NOVA SCOTIAN HODGE PODGE



Nova Scotian Hodge Podge image

This is an old favourite vegetable stew from Nova Scotia. Is typically made in the fall as gardens are just harvested. It is important that the freshest veggies are used. This recipe very much lends itself to tinkering by adding different vegetables and quantities.

Provided by VIVIANCLEVELAND

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup water

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 57.7 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 124.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

NOVA SCOTIA HODGE PODGE



Nova Scotia Hodge Podge image

The original Hodge Podge was a summer dish of new vegetables. This recipe coming from Nova Scotia, Canada is the same thing with salt-pork sauce.

Provided by Bluenoser

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb fresh green beans (or waxed)
8 carrots
1 lb fresh green peas
6 medium potatoes
1 small cauliflower (optional)
1 cup finely diced salt pork
1/4 cup flour
1 cup light cream
3 tablespoons green onions
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt

Steps:

  • Split the beans in half lengthwise.
  • Cut carrots into long sticks.
  • Shell peas and place all together into unsalted, boiling water.
  • Boil fast uncovered for 8 minutes.
  • Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
  • Peel potatoes and slice into matchsticks.
  • Cook covered til just tender. Drain, reserving water. Set aside.
  • Break cauliflower into flowerlets. Place in a saucepan, and using potato water, boil uncovered 8-10 minutes Drain and set aside.
  • Mix vegetables in a warm dish. Cover and let stand in a warm place.
  • While vegetables are cooking, prepare sauce:.
  • Melt diced salt pork in a cast iron frying pan over medium heat.
  • When golden brown, discard enough fat so only half a cup remains.
  • Add flour and stir over medium heat until it turns a light brown colour.
  • Pour in cream, vegetable water and stir until creamy.
  • Add chives or green onions, pepper, and salt to taste (as salt pork is often sufficient).
  • Pour over the vegetables, and serve.

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