Finnish Summer Soup

Finnish Summer Soup

This soup should be made with fresh vegetables. Serve with a bread and cheese platter as they do in Finland. If you can’t get fresh shelled green peas, use frozen tiny green peas.

Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 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 ½ 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

Directions

Step 1
Heat water to boiling in a medium pot; add potatoes. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2
Add salt, pepper, butter, onions, carrots and green beans; simmer until tender then add peas.

Step 3
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

563
Calories
21g
Fat
83g
Carbs
19g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 563
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 27%
Saturated Fat13g 63%
Cholesterol60mg 20%
Sodium750mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate83g 30%
Dietary Fiber19g 68%
Total Sugars9g
Protein19g
Vitamin C129mg 644%
Calcium358mg 28%
Iron7mg 41%
Potassium2080mg 44%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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