This classic Finnish summer soup is a celebration of fresh garden produce. It combines tender young carrots, crisp green beans, and sweet peas with fluffy potatoes in a velvety half-and-half broth. The flavors are simple yet elegant, highlighting the natural sweetness of the vegetables without heavy spices. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting dish that feels light enough for warmer days but rich enough to satisfy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch, this soup comes together quickly using ingredients you likely have on hand. ItâÂÂs a wonderful way to use up fresh peas and beans from a garden or farmers market.
Finnish Summer Soup
Description
This classic Finnish summer soup is a celebration of fresh garden produce. It combines tender young carrots, crisp green beans, and sweet peas with fluffy potatoes in a velvety half-and-half broth. The flavors are simple yet elegant, highlighting the natural sweetness of the vegetables without heavy spices. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting dish that feels light enough for warmer days but rich enough to satisfy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a light lunch, this soup comes together quickly using ingredients you likely have on hand. ItâÂÂs a wonderful way to use up fresh peas and beans from a garden or farmers market.Ingredients
Directions
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Bring the water to a boil in a wide 5-quart pan.
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Add the potatoes to the boiling water.
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Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add the salt, white pepper, butter, onions, carrots, and green beans.
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Simmer for 8 more minutes until vegetables are beginning to soften.
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Add the peas and cook for another 2 minutes, or until all vegetables are crisp-tender.
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In a small bowl, stir together the half and half and flour until smooth and lump-free.
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Stir the cream mixture into the simmering vegetables.
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Cook, stirring constantly, until the soup is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 187.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.4g9%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4963.9mg207%
- Total Carbohydrate 31.7g11%
- Dietary Fiber 4.7g19%
- Sugars 6.0g
- Protein 3.8g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use young, thin-skinned potatoes so you don't have to peel them if you prefer keeping the skins on for extra fiber.
If fresh peas are unavailable, you can use frozen peas, but add them at the very end and cook for only 1-2 minutes to prevent them from becoming mushy.
For a lighter version, substitute half and half with low-fat milk and increase the flour slightly to maintain thickness.
This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
