Finnish Summer Soup

Directions

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)