GURKEN UND KARTOFFELSUPPE
(Cucumber and Potato Soup)
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 dill weed
or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
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.