Kesakeitto(Summer Soup)
- 5 medium-large potatoes, peeled and cut in bite-size pieces
- 5 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 3/4 c. cauliflower (fresh or frozen), thawed
- 2 Tbsp. melted butter
- 2 c. milk
- chopped dill or parsley
- 1 c. plus frozen (thawed) or fresh peas
- 1 c. plus frozen (thawed) or fresh green beans
- 1 egg yolk
- 4 Tbsp. flour
- salt and pepper to taste
- In a large kettle, bring water and the potatoes to a boil.
- Add the carrots and bring to a boil.
- Cook a few minutes.
- Add the peas, beans and cauliflower and cook until nearly tender.
- Pour into a colander.
- Save the broth and vegetables.
- Mix the egg yolk, melted butter and flour to a paste.
- Add to the milk and stir. Return the broth to the kettle and add the flour mixture slowly, as the broth heats, to thicken the broth.
- (If it doesn't thicken enough, prepare and add more of the egg, butter and flour mixture.) Return the vegetables to the broth and heat gently.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley or dill.
potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, butter, milk, dill, fresh peas, green beans, egg yolk, flour, salt
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1648 (may not work)