Hodgepodge Stew

• 6 cups water
• 2 tsp. salt, divided
• 1 lb. green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 md. potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 1 cup fresh
• frozen corn
• 2 cups fresh
• frozen peas
• 6 tbsp. butter
• margarine
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 2 tbsp. minced fresh chives
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. paprika

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring water and 1 tsp.
2. salt to a boil.
3. Add beans, carrots and potatoes.
4. Cook for 15 minutes.
5. Add corn and peas.
6. Cook an additional 5 minutes, or until tender.
7. Drain, reserving 2 cups liquid.
8. Set vegetables aside.
9. In the same saucepan, combine reserved liquid, butter, cream, chives, pepper, paprika and remaining salt.
10. Add vegetables and heat through.

water, salt, green beans, carrots, potatoes, fresh, frozen corn, fresh, frozen peas, butter, margarine, whipping cream, fresh chives, pepper, paprika

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6842 (may not work)