UNCLE BILL'S KVAS (COLD CUCUMBER SOUP)

Uncle Bill's Kvas (Cold Cucumber Soup) image

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories Potato

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

In a medium size saucepan, add potatoes, cover with water and cook until done, about 20 minutes.
Remove potatoes into a bowl and mash well; set aside.
Peel hard boiled eggs, mash well and add to mashed potatoes; mix well to incorporate.
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.
Adust seasonings to taste.
Just before serving, add 6 ice cubes and let chill for about 10 minutes.
Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.5, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 42.3, Sodium 141.1, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 2.8

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