Creamy Parsnip Puree With Shallots (cook's Illustrated)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 medium shallots, chopped
• 1 lb parsnip, peeled, cut into 2 1/2-inch lengths, and halved (or quartered and cored, if necessary)
• 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup whole milk (to taste)
• table salt & fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat butter in medium skillet. add shallots; sauté until softened, about 2 minutes. add parsnips, toss to coat with butter. add broth; bring to boil. simmer, partially covered, until parsnips are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• 2 transfer mixture to food processor fitted with steel blade or to a food mill and puree. return puree to skillet and reheat, stirring in milk, until warmed through. season to taste with salt and pepper.