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Finnish Summer Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Maryanne 

"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 1 (10 ounce) package of frozen tiny green peas."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat water to boiling in a medium pot; add potatoes. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Add salt, pepper, butter, onions, carrots and green beans; simmer until tender then add peas.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2003 by MLM 
Maryanne, thank you for submitting this recipe. This soup was my Swedish father's favorite... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 14, 2008 by BECCALOYA 
I love this recipe! My stepmom made this soup for my family all the time as a kid. I did make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on may 21, 2006 by KARKAY 
My family of 6 calls this a "keeper". Very good, check it out. I also added spinach and diced ham. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 16, 2008 by Sara 
I love Finnish Summer Soup. You will need to add more water after you add all the vegetables... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Finnish Summer Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 568

  • Total Fat: 20.7g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 757mg
  • Total Carbs: 84g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 19.2g
  • Protein: 18.5g

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