Name: Creamy Parsnip Puree Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 pounds parsnips; 3 cloves garlic; 0.5 cup half and half; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tbsp fresh thyme or your favorite herbs; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

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Creamy Parsnip Puree Recipe

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Ingredients

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Creamy Parsnip Puree Recipe

3 pounds parsnipspeeled and cut into 1" chunks

3 cloves garlicsmashed and peeled

½ cup half and half room temperature

4 tablespoons unsalted buttersoftened

1 tbsp fresh thyme or your favorite herbschopped

1 tsp kosher saltif using regular table salt, reduce the amount of salt to 1/2 teaspoon

¼ tsp black pepperfreshly ground

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the parsnips and garlic in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover by 1". Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Remove the lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the parsnips are fork tender.

Drain the parsnips well in a colander.

Place the parsnips back in the pot and add the softened butter and half and half. Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture until smooth. If you don't have one, puree in a blender or food processor.

Add the salt, pepper and fresh thyme, and stir well to combine. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose Medium Parsnips for Optimal Texture 🥕
Select parsnips that are medium-sized and uniform in thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent fibrous, woody pieces in your final puree.
Infuse Butter with Garlic Before Blending 🧈
Gently warm your butter with minced garlic for 2-3 minutes before adding to the blender to develop deeper, more complex flavors throughout the puree.
Blend in Small Batches for Silky Smoothness 🌀
Process the hot parsnips in smaller batches rather than all at once to achieve that signature velvety texture without overworking the mixture.
Add Fresh Thyme at the End 🌿
Stir in your fresh thyme after blending to preserve its delicate flavor and prevent it from becoming bitter during heat exposure.
Reserve Starchy Cooking Water for Perfect Consistency 💧
Save the parsnip cooking liquid and use it to adjust your puree's consistency instead of additional cream, which maintains the pure parsnip flavor while achieving creamy results.