Finnish Summer Soup
["2 c. water", "4 to 6 potatoes, peeled and halved", "6 small boiling onions or 6 green onions, cut in 3-inch pieces", "12 very small carrots", "1/2 lb. fresh green beans", "2 tsp. garlic powder", "1 to 2 tsp. basil (optional)", "2 Tbsp. margarine", "2 c. fresh peas or 10 oz. frozen", "2 c. skimmed evaporated milk", "3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour", "salt to taste (optional)"]
["Heat water to boiling in 5-quart pan.", "Add potatoes.", "Reduce heat.", "Cover and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.", "Add onions, carrots, green beans and garlic powder.", "Add basil, if desired.", "Add margarine; simmer for 8 to 10 minutes more.", "Add peas and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until they are crisp-tender."]
["water", "potatoes", "boiling onions", "carrots", "fresh green beans", "garlic powder", "basil", "margarine", "fresh peas", "milk", "flour", "salt"]