Hodge Podge

Ingredients

• Salt 0.5 tsp
• Black pepper 0.25 tsp
• Chives 1 tbsp
• Dill 1 tbsp
• Carrot 1 lb
• Green beans 1 cup
• Potatoes 1 lb
• Butter 0.5 cup
• Cream 0.5 cup
• Milk 3 cup
• Frozen peas 0.5 cup

Method

1. First, cook your vegetables.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
3. 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.
4. Strain vegetables and set aside.
5. In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat, add vegetables, and cook to warm through.
6. Add milk and cream and bring the soup to a boil.
7. Turn the heat down to low and season with salt and pepper.
8. Add dill and chives and let simmer for at least 10 minutes.
9. Serve warm.