Maritime Hodge Podge Delight

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Maritime Hodge Podge Delight.

1. Step 1

   Start by heating a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat and add your bacon.

2. Step 2

   Cook it until it’s beautifully browned and crispy, which should take about 10 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Once it’s done, let the bacon drain on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble it into bite-sized pieces.

4. Step 4

   Set this deliciousness aside for later.

5. Step 5

   Next, grab a large pot and melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

6. Step 6

   Toss in your chopped onion and a whole garlic clove, stirring occasionally.

7. Step 7

   You want to cook this until the garlic is soft and the onion turns a lovely golden brown, which should take around 8 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Once it’s ready, transfer this fragrant mixture to a small bowl, remove the garlic clove, mash it up, and then return it to the bowl for extra flavor.

9. Step 9

   In the same pot, add your trimmed green beans, wax beans, and baby carrots.

10. Step 10

    Pour in enough chicken broth and water to just cover the veggies, then sprinkle in some salt.

11. Step 11

    Bring this vibrant mixture to a boil over high heat.

12. Step 12

    Once it’s bubbling away, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing those flavors to meld beautifully.

13. Step 13

    Now, it’s time to add the small whole new potatoes to the pot.

14. Step 14

    Continue cooking until they’re tender, which should take around 30 minutes.

15. Step 15

    Stir in your garlic-onion mixture, heavy cream, and the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter, bringing everything back to a gentle simmer.

16. Step 16

    In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of water with some flour until it’s smooth, then stir this mixture into your soup.

17. Step 17

    Keep cooking and stirring until the soup thickens up nicely, which will take about 10 to 15 minutes.

18. Step 18

    When you’re ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top it off with the crumbled bacon for that perfect finishing touch.

19. Step 19

    Enjoy your hearty, comforting creation that’s sure to warm your soul!.