POTATO CUCUMBER SOUP

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During the Depression we could buy a wheat sack full of fresh vegetables for 50ยข. It was a "you-dig", "you-sack" arrangement. My mother took advantage of this annual food windfall and had a variety of recipes to accommodate it. One of our family favorites was this soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cold water
6 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 large or 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, potatoes, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook, uncovered, until potatoes are tender. Cool. , Puree in a blender until smooth. Return to the saucepan. Stir in the cream, milk, onion and cucumber. Add additional milk if soup is too thick. Cook and stir over low heat for 5 minutes. Season with dill.

Nutrition Facts :

JOLLEY AUSSIES
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and cucumbers. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Noah Weldon
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I'm always looking for new ways to use cucumbers, and this soup is a great option. It's light and refreshing, and the dill adds a nice touch of flavor.


larry bailey
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This soup is so creamy and flavorful. The potatoes and cucumbers are a perfect match. I love that it's also so easy to make.


Jake Doran
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I made this soup for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. It's definitely a keeper.


Ghassan Ghassani
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer soup. The cucumbers give it a nice crunch and the dill adds a pop of flavor. I highly recommend it!


Cecilia Komphela
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The soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love the combination of potatoes and cucumbers. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Bongani Vieh Malinga
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also very refreshing and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Shana Irani (Darshana)
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. The potatoes and cucumbers blend together perfectly. It's also very flavorful, thanks to the dill and other spices.


Junior Wol
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and cucumbers. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Genevieve Ifenna
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I'm not usually a fan of potato soup, but this recipe is a game-changer. The addition of cucumbers and dill gives the soup a light and refreshing flavor that I love. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Nompumelelo Twalo
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This soup is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also very refreshing and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Christell Aylward
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I love the creamy texture of this soup. The potatoes and cucumbers blend together perfectly. It's also very flavorful, thanks to the dill and other spices.


Abdi Usman40
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover potatoes and cucumbers. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


kyra
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I'm always looking for new ways to use cucumbers, and this soup is a great option. It's light and refreshing, and the dill adds a nice touch of flavor.


Michail Lazaris
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This soup is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of potatoes and cucumbers. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Halima Ahmed
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making it again.


Arefin Shihab
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover potatoes and cucumbers. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a hit with my family.


BASHU PANT
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I'm not usually a fan of cucumber soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of potatoes and dill gave the soup a creamy, savory flavor that I loved. It was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.


amiruldhaka netrokuna
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This potato cucumber soup was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was simply amazing. The soup was creamy and smooth, with a refreshing cucumber flavor that perfectly complemented the richness of the potatoes. I highly reco