Cucumber and Potato Soup
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INGREDIENTS 1 medium cucumber
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cold water
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 green onion, grated
1 teaspoon dried dillweed OR 1 tablespoon fresh dill, choppedPeel the cucumber and slice it lengthwise. Scoop out seeds with a spoon and discard. Dice cucumber.
In a heavy 2-1/2 quart saucepan, boil potatoes in salted water until the potatoes are very soft. Pour potatoes and cooking liquid into a sieve or food mill set over a large bowl. Force potatoes through. Return to the saucepan.
Stir in pepper, cream, milk, grated onion and the cumcumber. Simmer gently about 5 minutes or until the cucumber is tender. Add dill and season to taste. Serve hot.
Makes 4 servings