Title: Hodgepodge Stew
Categories: Stew Main
Yield: 3 Quarts
6 | c | Water |
2 | ts | Salt, divided |
1 | lb | Green beans, cut into 1" pieces |
6 | | Carrots, cut into 1" pieces |
3 | md | Potatoes, peeled and quartered |
1 | c | Fresh or frozen corn |
2 | c | Fresh or frozen peas |
6 | tb | Butter or margarine |
2 | c | Whipping cream |
2 | tb | Minced fresh chives |
1/2 | ts | Pepper |
1/4 | ts | Paprika |
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring water and 1 ts salt to a boil. Add
beans, carrots and potatoes. Cook for 15 minutes. Add corn and peas. Cook
an additional 5 minutes, or until tender. Drain, reserving 2 c liquid. Set
vegetables aside. In the same saucepan, combine reserved liquid, butter,
cream, chives, pepper, paprika and remaining salt. Add vegetables and heat
through.