Nova Scotian Hodge Podge

Ingredients

• 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
• 0.25 teaspoons salt , or to taste
• 2 cups cubed new potatoes
• 0.5 cups heavy cream , Optional
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 0.5 cups water
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Stir in cream and butter.

6. 6

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