Finnish Summer Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
4 to 6 potatoes, peeled and halved
6 small boiling onions or 6 green onions, cut in 3-inch pieces
12 very small carrots
1/2 lb. fresh green beans
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 to 2 tsp. basil (optional)
2 Tbsp. margarine
2 c. fresh peas or 10 oz. frozen
2 c. skimmed evaporated milk
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
salt to taste (optional)

Preparation

Heat water to boiling in 5-quart pan.
Add potatoes.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
Add onions, carrots, green beans and garlic powder.
Add basil, if desired.
Add margarine; simmer for 8 to 10 minutes more.
Add peas and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until they are crisp-tender.