Gurken Und Kartoffelsuppe (Cucumber And Potato Soup)

Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time : 0:00

Categories    : German

Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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       1                cucumber -- medium

       1       cup  cream -- heavy

       4                potatoes;med -- peel and dice

     1/2      cup  milk

       1       teaspoon  salt

       1                green onion -- grated

       2       cup  water -- cold

       1       teaspoon  dillweed -- dried or

     1/4      teaspoon  pepper -- white

       1       tablespoon  fresh dill -- chopped

Peel 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 cucumber. 

Simmer gently about 5 minutes or until the cucumber is tender.  Add dill and season to taste.  Serve hot.