Ingredients

Instructions

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