Recipe - Potato Parsnip Puree

3 pound Russet; (baking) potatoes
1 One half pound Parsnips; peeled and cut
into
; 3/4inch pieces
One half Stick unsalted butter; or to
taste,
; softened (One fourth cup)
Freshly ground white pepper
to taste

In a large saucepan combine the potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2inch
pieces, and the parsnips with salted cold water to cover, bring the water
to a boil, and simmer the vegetables, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or
until they are very tender. Drain the vegetables, reserving 1 cup of the
cooking liquid, and force them through the medium disk of a food mill or a
ricer into a large bowl. Add the butter, stirring until it is melted, and
stir in the white pepper, salt to taste, and enough of the reserved cooking
liquid to achieve the desired consistency. The puree may be made 2 days in
advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated.

Serves 8.

Gourmet November 1991

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