Helsinki Jewish Penicillin: Finnish Chicken Summer Soup
Jewish Penicillin Chicken Soup Recipe
Obie Editorial Team
The Jewish population in Finland was not significantly affected by World War II. The Finish army chose to fight with the Germans instead of against them and for this reason they were spared from persecution. At least one Finnish army camp included a make-shift synagogue so soldiers could worship as they pleased while fighting with the Nazi army. This phenomenon is thought to be so rare; Finland may have been the only army to have such a religious freedom. Today there are about 1,500 Jews remaining in Finland.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups cold water
5 potatoes, peeled and cut in half
Pinch of salt
Black pepper to taste
2 tbsp butter
6 cups green onion, chopped
15 baby carrots
1 ½ lbs green beans, fresh and chopped
2 cups fresh peas, uncooked
2 cups shredded chicken
2 cups heavy cream
3 tbsp flour
DIRECTIONS