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How to Make Finnish Summer Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the warmth of summer arrives in Finland, it brings with it an abundance of fresh produce that fills the markets and gardens. With its short growing season, Finnish cuisine makes the most of this bounty by creating dishes that highlight the natural flavors of the season. One such dish is the Finnish Summer Soup, a simple and refreshing recipe that captures the essence of summer in a bowl.

Finnish Summer Soup, also known as Hernekeitto in Finnish, is a traditional soup that is enjo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 5 small potatoes, peeled and halved
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ 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

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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.

    • Nutrition

    563 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 750mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 83g
    • Dietary Fiber: 19g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 129mg
    • Calcium: 358mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 2080mg

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    Vegetarian recipes
    Soup recipes
    Finnish recipes
    Summer recipes
    Potato recipes