~ Gurken und kartoffelsuppe (cucumber and potato soup) Recipe ~

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       Title: Gurken Und Kartoffelsuppe (Cucumber and Potato Soup)
  Categories: German, Soups/stews
       Yield: 4 servings
  
       1 ea Cucumber; Medium                    1 c  Cream; Heavy
       4 ea Potatoes;Med, Peel And Dice       1/2 c  Milk
       1 ts Salt                                1 ea Green Onion; Grated
       2 c  Water; Cold                         1 ts Dillweed; Dried OR
     1/4 ts Pepper; White                       1 tb 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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