*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                          CUCUMBER AND POTATO SOUP
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Soups
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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.
  
 
 
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