Uncle Bill's Kvas (Cold Cucumber Soup)

William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 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.