Name: Parsnip Purée
Yield: Makes 10 servings
Ingredients: 10 medium parsnips (4 pounds total), peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fine sea salt; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

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Parsnip PuréePatrick Decker

This recipe was created by chef Traci Des Jardins of San Francisco's Jardinière. It's part of a special menu she created for Epicurious's Wine.Dine.Donate program.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

10 medium parsnips (4 pounds total), peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch-thick slices

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter

1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon fine sea salt

2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In heavy large pot combine parsnips with enough cold water to cover. Place over moderately high heat, cover, and bring to a boil. Continue boiling until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes. Drain. Working in 2 batches, pureé hot parsnips, butter, and chicken stock until smooth. Transfer to large serving dish, stir in salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

TagsAmerican Parsnip Root Vegetable Vegetable Side Dinner Gluten Free Nut Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer Easy Simmer Food Processor Blender Fall Winter Epicurious

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