Uncle Bill's Kvas (Cold Cucumber Soup) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This recipe has been in the family for over 100 years. It is an excellent combination of various ingredients and delicious when served nicely chilled. Ingredients:
2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered |
2 large eggs, hard boiled |
5 cups cold water |
2 medium cucumbers, unpeeled and grated (8-inch cucumbers are very nice) |
8 large radishes, grated |
4 large green onions, chopped small |
6 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill weed |
3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed |
2 teaspoons white vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. In a medium size saucepan, add potatoes, cover with water and cook until done, about 20 minutes.
2. Remove potatoes into a bowl and mash well; set aside.
3. Peel hard boiled eggs, mash well and add to mashed potatoes; mix well to incorporate.
4. In a large glass bowl, add cold water, mashed potato/egg mixture, grated cucumbers, grated radishes, chopped green onion, fresh dill weed, lemon juice, white vinegar, black pepper and salt; mix very well to blend.
5. Adust seasonings to taste.
6. Just before serving, add 6 ice cubes and let chill for about 10 minutes.
7. Serve chilled.
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