Finnish Summer Soup
From: Jules

I love soup! :) I also collect Finnish recipes, and this is one of my adopted recipes.

SERVES 5

• 2 cups water
• 6 small potatoes, peeled and halved
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegan margarine
• 6 small green onions, cut into 3-inch lengths
• 12 young fresh baby carrots, 1/2 lb
• 1/2 lb young fresh green bean, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 2 cups tiny peas, fresh shelled
• 2 cups light soy cream
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Heat water to boiling in a wide 5-quart pan; add potatoes.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add salt, pepper, margarine, 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 soy cream and flour until smooth; stir into simmering vegetables.

Cook, stirring until soup slightly thickened (about 5 minutes)

May be served with open faced sandwiches.