Finnish Summer Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Finnish Summer Soup

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Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Soups
Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Cups Water
Small thin skinned potatoes*
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/8 Teaspoon White pepper
2 Tablespoons Butter or margarine
Small boiling onions **
Young fresh baby carrots ***
1/2 Pound Young fresh green beans ****
2 Cups Fresh shelled tiny peas
2 Cups Half and half (light cream)
3 Tablespoons All purpose flour

* Potatoes peeled and halved ** or 6 green onions (including tops), cut into
3-inch lengths *** 1/2 lb.
**** cut into 1-inch lengths Heat water to boiling in a wide 5-quart pan; add
potatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add salt, pepper,
butter, onions, carrots, and green beans; simmer for 8 more minutes. Add peas
and cook for another 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

In a small bowl, stir together half and half and flour until smooth; stir into
simmering vegetables. Cook, stirring until soup slightly thickened (about 5
minutes) Serving size: 1-2/3 cup May be served with open faced sandwiches of
cream cheese on rye, decorated with sliced vegetables.

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