Gurken Und Kartoffelsuppe (Cucumber and Potato Soup)

Ingredients:

• 1 Cucumber; Medium
• 4 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 Green Onion; Grated
• 1 t Dill weed; Dried OR 1 T Fresh Dill; Chopped
  

Directions:

1. Peel the cucumber and slice it lengthwise.
2. Scoop out seeds with a spoon and discard. Dice cucumber.
3. In a heavy 2 1/2-quart saucepan boil potatoes in salted water until the potatoes are very soft.
4. Pour potatoes and cooking liquid into a sieve or food mill set over a large bowl. Force potatoes through. Return to the saucepan.
5. Stir in pepper, cream, milk, grated onion and the cucumber.
6. Simmer gently about 5 minutes or until the cucumber is tender.
7. Add dill and season to taste.
8. Serve hot.