Celery Root and Potato Puree with Roasted Jerusalem Artichoke "Croutons"

Ingredients for Celery Root and Potato Puree with Roasted Jerusalem Artichoke "Croutons"

• 2 medium celery roots (celeriac

• 800g total), trimmed, peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 1200g )

• 450g russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 725ml )

• 475ml low-salt chicken broth

• 475ml whole milk

• 3 garlic cloves, peeled

• 3 fresh thyme sprigs

• 1 fresh bay leaf

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided

• 230g Jerusalem artichokes (also called sunchokes), scrubbed

• 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (for garnish)

• Ingredient info: Jerusalem artichokes, the tubers of a variety of sunflower, are available in the produce section of some supermarkets and at farmers' markets.

Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy large pot. Add enough water to cover. Sprinkle with salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer with lid slightly ajar until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; return to pot. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir over medium heat to dry vegetables. Using potato masher, mash vegetables until coarsely pureed. Mash in 3 1/2 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to microwave-safe bowl; cover and chill. Rewarm in microwave before serving.

Preheat oven to 218°C. Cut Jerusalem artichokes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in medium bowl; add oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Dot with remaining 1/2 tablespoons butter. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet; roast until tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes.

Place celery root and potato puree in serving bowl. Sprinkle Jerusalem artichokes and chopped thyme over and serve.

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