Traditional Maritime Hodge Podge

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 small onion, roughly chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled but left whole
• 1 cup trimmed and snapped fresh green beans
• 1 cup trimmed and snapped fresh wax beans
• 1 ½ cups baby carrots
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup water, or as needed (Optional)
• salt to taste
• 12 small whole new potatoes
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Atlantic Bakers All-Purpose Flour
• ½ cup water