Celery Root Puree

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 cups whole milk
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 large celery root, peeled, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
• 1 medium russet potato, peeled, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 10 ounces)
• 1 small onion, peeled, quartered
• 5 tablespoons butter, cut into 5 pieces
• salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Recipe

• 1 bring milk, water, and salt just to boil in heavy large saucepan over high heat. add celery root cubes, potato cubes, and onion quarters; bring to boil.
• 2 reduce heat to medium and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. drain, discarding cooking liquid.
• 3 combine vegetables and butter in processor or use an immersion blender and puree until smooth. season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 4 do ahead: celery root puree can be made 1 day ahead. cover and chill. rewarm in microwave before serving.
• 5 transfer celery root puree to bowl. sprinkle with chopped fresh chives and serve.