Celery Root and Potato Purée with Chervil (Céleri Rave en Purée)

Celery Root and Potato Purée with Chervil (Céleri Rave en Purée)
Celery Root and Potato Purée with Chervil (Céleri Rave en Purée)
Much more interesting than plain mashed potatoes, this purée gets an earthy boost from celery root and chervil and an amazing smoothness and richness from a generous amount of cream.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
French Milk/Cream Herb Potato Side Steam Vegetarian Quick & Easy Celery Root Vegetable Fall Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 pounds yukon gold potatoes
  • Carbohydrate 47 g(16%)
  • Cholesterol 82 mg(27%)
  • Fat 23 g(35%)
  • Fiber 7 g(28%)
  • Protein 7 g(15%)
  • Saturated Fat 14 g(69%)
  • Sodium 205 mg(9%)
  • Calories 409

Preparation Peel potatoes and celery root. Cut into 1-inch chunks. Steam in a large steamer set over boiling water, covered, until very tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Force through food mill into a bowl. Stir in cream, chervil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt. Cooks' note:Purée can be made 2 days ahead and chilled. Reheat gently.

Preparation Peel potatoes and celery root. Cut into 1-inch chunks. Steam in a large steamer set over boiling water, covered, until very tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Force through food mill into a bowl. Stir in cream, chervil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt. Cooks' note:Purée can be made 2 days ahead and chilled. Reheat gently.