Hodge Podge

Name: Hodge Podge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 lb New Potatoes; 1 lb Carrots; 1 cup Green Beans; 1/2 cup Peas; 1 tablespoon Dill; 1 tablespoon Chives; 3 Cups Milk; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 1/2 cup Butter; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

A classic Canadian vegetarian from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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Origin

Categorized as Canadian Vegetarian in TheMealDB. Original source: https://canadianfoodfocus.org/recipes/classic-canadian-dish-hodge-podge/

Ingredients

1 lbNew Potatoes
1 lbCarrots
1 cupGreen Beans
1/2 cupPeas
1 tablespoonDill
1 tablespoonChives
3 CupsMilk
1/2 cupHeavy Cream
1/2 cupButter
1/2 tspSalt
1/4 tspBlack Pepper

Instructions

01
First, cook your vegetables. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Par-cook carrots and potatoes for five minutes until carrots and potatoes are fork tender, then blanch the peas and beans for about a minute in the same pot. Strain vegetables and set aside.
02
In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat, add vegetables, and cook to warm through.
03
Add milk and cream and bring the soup to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and season with salt and pepper.
04
Add dill and chives and let simmer for at least 10 minutes. Serve warm.