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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.

A bowl of Nova Scotian hodge podge soup, served with toasted bread
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 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

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make Nova Scotian hodge podge soup

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  2. Combine green beans, wax beans, carrots, and turnip in a stockpot; add water to cover.

    A hand pouring a measuring cup of water into a large pot with green beans. wax beans. carrots, and turnips in a power

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  3. Stir in salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

    A hand pouring a small bowl of salt into a pot with green beans, wax beans, carrots, turnips, and water

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  4. Add potatoes and simmer until tender, about 30 more minutes.

    A large pot with vegetables and potatoes in water, being stirred with a spoon

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  5. Stir in cream and butter.

    A spoon stirring cream and butter into a large pot of vegetables and water

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  6. Whisk 1/2 cup water and flour together in a small bowl; mix into soup and cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

    A large pot of thickened Nova Scotian hodge podge soup

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

241 Calories
19g Fat
17g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 241
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 125mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 22mg 25%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 426mg 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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