Carrot and Parsnip Puree

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, or to taste
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 2/3 pound parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir carrots, parsnips, onion, water, chicken stock, and green onion with the butter; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook until the vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.

Blend the vegetable mixture in the saucepan with an immersion blender; season with salt and pepper. Add more butter, to your taste.