Finnish Summer Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
2 small carrots, sliced
1 medium potato, cubed
3/4 c. fresh or frozen green peas
1 c. fresh or frozen green beans
1/4 small cauliflower, separated
2 oz. fresh spinach, cut
2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 c. whipping cream
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
snips of parsley

Preparation

Add water, carrots, potato, peas, beans and cauliflower in a 3-quart pan.
Bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to simmer; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add spinach.
Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes.
Combine milk, cream, flour, salt and pepper.
Stir into vegetables; bring back to a boil for 1 minute. Reduce to a simmer and serve hot.
Garnish each serving with dill. Serve with rye bread.
Makes 10 (3/4-cup) servings.