Lightened up Traditional Nova Scotian Hodge Podge

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3
Lightened up Traditional Nova Scotian Hodge Podge
in Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb yellow beans , trimmed and snapped into 1-inch pieces
10 baby potatoes , new
4 -5 young fresh baby carrots
1 1/2 - 2 cups fresh peas , from the pod
1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon butter ( or margarine )
1 1/4 cups milk ( approximate , to your taste )
1/2 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
177
Sugar
8g
Fat
5g
Lightened up Traditional Nova Scotian Hodge Podge is a comfort dish that hails from Nova Scotia, Canada. It's a popular dish during the summer months when all the vegetables are fresh and in abundance. This hearty soup is chock full of fresh vegetables like yellow beans, baby potatoes, baby carrots, and fresh peas, all simmered in a seasoned milk broth with a hint of sugar. This recipe is a lighter version of the original, which uses less butter and still provides a delicious, warming meal for the whole family.

Instructions

1.In a pot, add the snapped beans and potatoes and enough water to cover them.
2.Bring the pot to a boil and then lower the heat to medium, allowing it to simmer until the vegetables are tender.
3.Add the fresh baby carrots and fresh peas into the pot and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are heated through.
4.Add the butter or margarine, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pot, stirring until melted and heated through.
5.Turn off the heat, taste the seasoning and adjust to your liking, then serve in bowls and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is a classic comfort dish that is easy to make and customizable to your taste.

The fresh vegetables provide a variety of nutrients for a healthy meal.

The recipe has been lightened up to include less butter.

CONS

This dish may not be suitable for those who are lactose intolerant.

This dish may not be suitable for those on a low-carb diet as it contains potatoes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
The rainbow of fresh vegetables provides vital micronutrients to support a healthy diet, which aids in disease prevention.

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