GURKEN UND KARTOFFELSUPPE (CUCUMBER AND POTATO SOUP)

Gurken Und Kartoffelsuppe (Cucumber and Potato Soup) image

Provided by Julesong

Categories Potato

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium cucumber
4 medium potatoes, Peel And Dice
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 dill weed or 1 tablespoon fresh dill, Chopped

Steps:

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.