2000s Recipes + Menus

Celery-root Purée

Serves2 (makes about 3/4 cup)
  • Active Time:10 min
  • Start to Finish:25 min
January 2004
  • 1/2 lb celery root, peeled with a sharp knife and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • Simmer celery root, garlic, broth, and salt in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, covered, until celery root is very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Purée mixture with cream and butter in a food processor until smooth.
Cooks’ notes: Purée can be made 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat in an ovenproof dish, covered with foil, in a preheated 425°F oven 5 to 10 minutes.
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