Hodge Podge

Ingredients

• 1 lbnew potatoes
• 1 lbcarrots
• 1 cupgreen beans
• 1/2 cuppeas
• 1/2 cupbutter
• 3 cupmilk
• 1/2 cupheavy cream
• 1 tbspdill, fresh or dried
• 1 tbspchives
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 1/4 tspblack pepper

Method

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Par-cook the carrots and potatoes for 5 minutes until fork-tender. Blanch the peas and green beans in the same pot for about 1 minute. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the drained vegetables and cook to warm through.

3. 3

   Add the milk and cream and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and season with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Add the dill and chives and simmer for at least 10 minutes. Serve warm.