Finnish Summer Soup recipe

4 servings

2 cups water

5 small potatoes, peeled and halved

1 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons butter

6 cups green onions, cut into 3 inch lengths

12 baby carrots

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths

2 cups fresh shelled green peas

2 cups half-and-half

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Heat water to boiling in a medium pot; add potatoes.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Add salt, pepper, butter, onions, carrots and green beans; simmer until tender then add peas.

In a small bowl, stir together half-and-half and flour until smooth; stir into the simmering vegetables.

Cook, stirring constantly until the soup is slightly thickened.

Serve immediately.