Finnish Summer Soup Recipe

Name: Finnish Summer Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 6 small potatoes, peeled and halved; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 6 small green onions, cut into 3-inch lengths; 12 young fresh baby carrots, 1/2 lb; 1/2 lb young fresh green bean, cut into 1-inch lengths; 2 cups tiny peas, fresh shelled; 2 cups half-and-half (light cream); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

2 cups water
6 small potatoes, peeled and halved
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
6 small green onions, cut into 3-inch lengths
12 young fresh baby carrots, 1/2 lb
1/2 lb young fresh green bean, cut into 1-inch lengths
2 cups tiny peas, fresh shelled
2 cups half-and-half (light cream)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1
Heat water to boiling in a wide 5-quart pan; add potatoes.
2
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
3
Add salt, pepper, butter, onions, carrots, and green beans; simmer for 8 more minutes.
4
Add peas and cook for another 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5
In a small bowl, stir together half and half and flour until smooth; stir into simmering vegetables.
6
Cook, stirring until soup slightly thickened (about 5 minutes)
7
May be served with open faced sandwiches of cream cheese on rye, decorated with sliced vegetables.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 6 small potatoes, peeled and halved, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon white pepper, and more.

Yes, Finnish Summer Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Finnish Summer Soup

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