Finnish Summer Soup
Experience the vibrant taste of summer with Finnish Summer Soup, a light and creamy vegetable soup that’s perfect for enjoying the bounty of the season. This traditional Finnish recipe highlights fresh, garden-fresh produce like tender carrots, new potatoes, green beans, cauliflower, and sweet peas, simmered to perfection in a velvety milk-based broth. Infused with the delicate aroma of white pepper and freshly chopped dill, this dish is a celebration of simple, wholesome flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes, Finnish Summer Soup is an easy, one-pot meal that’s as comforting as it is nutritious. Serve it warm to savor its delicate flavor profile—ideal for lunch, a light dinner, or a refreshing starter. With its focus on fresh and local ingredients, this soup is the ultimate nod to Finnish culinary traditions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Carrots
- 4 small New potatoes
- 150 grams Green beans
- 1 small Cauliflower
- 100 grams Peas
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
Instructions
Peel the carrots and potatoes. Slice the carrots into thin rounds and cut the potatoes into bite-sized cubes.
Trim the green beans and chop them into 2-inch pieces.
Break the cauliflower into small florets and rinse under cold water.
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the carrots, potatoes, and cauliflower to the pot. Allow to cook for 5 minutes.
Add the green beans and peas to the pot. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
Gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Cook the mixture for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly.
Pour the milk mixture into the pot with the vegetables. Stir gently to combine.
Season the soup with salt, white pepper, and freshly chopped dill.
Simmer the soup for 2-3 more minutes to blend the flavors, then remove from heat.
Serve warm with a sprinkle of extra dill on top for garnish, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1149 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.0 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 3533 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.8 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.5 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 952 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 4603 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
