CUCUMBER POTATO SOUP

4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup heavy cream or milk
1/2 cup milk
1 green onion, sliced
1 teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
Additional salt and pepper to taste
In a large saucepan, cook potatoes in salted water until very soft. Place sieve over a large bowl. Pour potatoes and liquid into sieve and force potatoes through. Return to saucepan. Stir in cucumber, pepper, cream, milk and onion. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes or until cucumber is tender. Add dill, salt and pepper. Serve hot or cold.

Yield: 4 servings.







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