Ingredients
2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 russet potato (about 12 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 Bosc pear, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Cognac
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, combine parsnips and potato. Add enough water to cover and cook for 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.
In two batches, puree half the parsnip-potato mixture, half the pear, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon butter, and half the heavy cream in a food processor, pulsing until smooth. Repeat process and combine both batches in saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and Cognac. Serve warm.
