From the Kitchen of:  Bonnie
Source:  Company's Coming

 

2		Celery stalks, thinly sliced
2		Medium carrots, thinly sliced
1		Large onion, sliced or diced
1		Good size potato, cubed
1	cup	Diced turnip
1/2	cup	Cut green beans (optional)
4	cups	Water
1	tsp.	Salt
1/4	tsp.	Pepper
1/2	cup	Peas, fresh or frozen
1/4	cup	All-purpose flour
1	cup	Milk

• Put first 9 ingredients into large pot.  Bring to boil.  Cover and simmer about 20 minutes.

• Add peas.  Simmer 5 minutes more.

• Mix flour with milk until no lumps remain.  Stir into simmering soup until it boils and thickens.  Test for salt.  You may need to add 1/2 tsp. more.

• Makes about 7 cups.