Finnish Summer Soup

1 Teaspoon Salt

1/8 Teaspoon White pepper

2 Tablespoons Butter or margarine Small boiling onions ** Young fresh baby carrots **

1/2 Pound Young fresh green beans **

2 Cups Fresh shelled tiny peas

2 Cups Half and half (light cream)

3 Tablespoons All purpose flour Potatoes peeled and halved ** or 6 green onions (including tops), cut into 3-inch lengths **

1/2 lb. ** cut into 1-inch lengths Heat water to boiling in a wide 5-quart pan; add potatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, butter, onions, carrots, and green beans; simmer for 8 more minutes. Add peas and cook for another

2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.