Kesakeitto -- Finnish Summer Soup

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups milk

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
• 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into flowerets
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 5 small potatoes, peeled, quartered
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   In a large sauce pan, bring water, sugar & salt to a boil, then add milk, peas, cauliflower, carrot & potatoes. Reduce heat & simmer 10-15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

2. 2

   Stir 2-3 tablespoons of the hot soup into beaten egg yolk, then return it to the soup.

3. 3

   Season to taste, then add margarine & parsley just before serving.