New potatoes, carrots, beans and peas settle into a buttery milk broth, with dill and chives keeping the bowl light and fresh.
Young vegetables are the focus of Hodge Podge, with milk and cream giving them a gentle, buttery backdrop. Cooking them in stages keeps the potatoes tender without turning the peas dull and mushy.
Cut the potatoes and carrots into similar small pieces. Keep the dairy at a gentle simmer once added; a hard boil can scorch the milk and break the vegetables apart.
Method
Put potatoes and carrots in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for until nearly tender. Add green beans for , then peas for . Drain.
Return the vegetables to the pan with butter, milk, cream, salt and black pepper. Warm over medium-low heat for until steaming.
Simmer gently for until potatoes are fully tender and the broth tastes of the vegetables. Stir in dill and chives and serve without boiling hard.
Forkue tips
- Use fresh young beans when available; thicker mature beans may need a few more minutes before the peas go in.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat, stirring carefully and adding milk if needed. Freezing can make the dairy and potatoes grainy.
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Hodge Podge: FAQ
Should the broth be thick?
No. It is a light milk-and-cream broth, with only a little starch from the potatoes rather than a flour-thickened sauce.
Can I use frozen peas and beans?
Yes. Add them toward the end of the vegetable cooking and stop when tender so they keep their color.
How do I store and reheat Hodge Podge?
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat, stirring carefully and adding milk if needed. Freezing can make the dairy and potatoes grainy.
How long does Hodge Podge take?
About 50 min in total: 20 min prep and 30 min cooking.
What do I need to make Hodge Podge?
The key ingredients are new potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, dill and chives, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Hodge Podge?
Use fresh young beans when available; thicker mature beans may need a few more minutes before the peas go in.
