Servings
Font
Back
0.0 from 0 votes

Potato, Chestnut and Celery Root Puree

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup onion finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 cups celery root chopped
  • 3 pounds Russet potatoes about 6
  • ¾ pound whole chestnuts about 2 cups - canned or vacuum-packed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2½ cups water celery leaves for garnish
  • Sea salt and ground white pepper to taste

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Easy prep for this recipe. Finely chop the onion. Trim, peel, and coarsely chop the celery root or if you are using celery, slice it thinly.
  2. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Rinse, drain, and pat dry the canned chestnuts.
  4. In a large saucepan, cook the onion in 1½ tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
  5. Add the celery root, potatoes, chestnuts, chicken broth, and enough water to just cover the mixture and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are very tender.
  6. Drain the mixture while reserving the cooking liquid.
  7. Force the vegetables through a food mill fitted with the medium disk or a ricer into a warm bowl and stir in the remaining 1½ tablespoons butter, salt and white pepper to taste, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to achieve the desired consistency.
  8. Transfer the puree to a serving dish and garnish with the celery leaves.