Traditional Maritime Hodge Podge Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Potato Side Dish Recipes. (Traditional Maritime Hodge Podge Recipe). Recipe's been passed down from my great Grandmother (Year 1889). Given to my Grandmother (1906) the only daughter of 17 boys. Both of whom said 'this meal feeds the soul.' Recipe for me allows for no substitutions. The whole allure of the recipe is the rich dimensional taste and fresh flavors of the summer harvest! Recipe version is different then others. This might satisfy the need from others, for that great flavor they have been looking for in a Hodge Podge.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 1hr15 mins

Total: 1hr45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Traditional Maritime Hodge Podge Recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon

2 tablespoons butter

1 small onion

roughly chopped

1 small garlic clove

1 cup fresh green beans

trimmed and snapped

1 cup fresh wax beans

trimmed and snapped

1 ½ cups baby carrots

1 cup low-salt chicken broth

salt to taste

12 small whole new potatoes

¼ cup butter

½ cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

½ cup water

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Cook the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the chopped onion and whole garlic clove. Cook and stir until the garlic has softened and the onions begin to turn golden-brown about 8 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a small bowl; remove the garlic clove mash and return to the onions. Place the green beans wax beans and carrots into the saucepan. Pour in the chicken broth and enough water to just cover the vegetables; season with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes.

Step 3

After the beans have simmered 15 minutes stir in the new potatoes and cook until tender about 30 minutes more. Stir in the garlic onions 1/4 cup butter and cream; return to a simmer. Dissolve the flour in 1/2 cup of water and stir into the soup. Cook and stir until the soup has thickened 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with crumbled bacon.

Nutritional Information

Traditional Maritime Hodge Podge Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 398

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.4g 19%

Carbohydrates: 40.6g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 6.5g 26%

Sugars: 4g

Fat: 23g 35%

Saturated Fat: 13.3g 66%

Cholesterol: 68.4mg 23%

Vitamin A Iu: 5419.5IU 108%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.3mg 41%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 42%

Vitamin C: 44.2mg 74%

Folate: 58.1mcg 15%

Calcium: 68mg 7%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 61.3mg 22%

Potassium: 1021.4mg 29%

Sodium: 360.4mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 207.2

*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.