Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Gurken Und Kartoffelsuppe (Cucumber and Potato Soup)

Category: Soups

Ingredients and Directions

1 ea Cucumber; Medium

4 ea Potatoes;Med, Peel And Dice

1 t Salt

2 c Water; Cold

1/4 t Pepper; White

1 c Cream; Heavy

1/2 c Milk

1 ea Green Onion; Grated

1 t Dillweed; Dried OR

1 T Fresh Dill; Chopped

Peel the cucumber and slice it lengthwise. Scoop out seeds with a sponn 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.