Finnish Summer Vegetable Soup Keskeitto

Embrace the vibrant flavors of Nordic cuisine with Finnish Summer Vegetable Soup, known as Kesäkeitto. This traditional dish celebrates the freshest produce of the season, featuring tender new potatoes, sweet carrots, green beans, peas, and cauliflower florets simmered to perfection. The vegetables are bathed in a velvety cream sauce made from butter, flour, and milk, creating a comforting yet light soup that’s perfect for warm-weather dining. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh dill, this wholesome recipe is effortlessly elegant and packed with nutrients. Ready in under an hour, Kesäkeitto is ideal as a simple yet satisfying main course, paired with crusty bread for a taste of Finnish summer on your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 small New potatoes
• 3 medium Carrots
• 150 grams Green beans
• 150 grams Cauliflower florets
• 100 grams Peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 500 milliliters Milk
• 500 milliliters Vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh dill

Directions

Step 1

Wash and peel the carrots and potatoes. Dice them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Trim the ends of the green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Separate the cauliflower into small florets.

Step 3

In a large pot, bring the vegetable stock to a gentle boil. Add the diced potatoes and carrots. Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.

Step 4

Add the green beans, cauliflower florets, and peas to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5–7 minutes until all vegetables are just cooked but still vibrant and firm.

Step 5

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Step 6

Gradually add the milk to the butter-flour mixture, whisking continuously until smooth. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens into a creamy sauce.

Step 7

Slowly pour the creamy sauce into the vegetable pot, stirring gently to combine. Simmer for 3–5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and ground white pepper to taste. Sprinkle chopped fresh dill over the soup before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Kesäkeitto hot with crusty bread or as a light main course for a summer meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2261.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1417.1

Total Fat 40.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 112.2mg	0%
Sodium 4301.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.3g	0%
Total Sugars 59.8g
Protein 53.1g	0%

Vitamin D 231.4IU	0%
Calcium 1004.7mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 5921.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.4%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 61.1%