Celery Mashed Potatoes

9 ingredients
1 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery (lighter colored ribs preferred)
  • 1/3 cup minced yellow onion
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup chicken bouillon
  • 2 lbs red potatoes
  • buttermilk, as needed to desired texture
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

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    ["Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat and saute the celery, onion, and garlic until vegetables are soft, about 7 minutes to 10 minutes.", "Add the half and half and bouillon and simmer the mixture slowly, uncovered, over low heat for 20 minutes.", "Whir the simmered mixture in a a blender or food processor until well pureed.", "While the celery mixture is simmering, cut the potatoes into 2-inch chunks (peeled or not, it's up to you) then put them in a stockpot with lightly salted water to cover and cook until the potatoes are tender; drain well.", "Combine the celery puree with the cooked potatoes in the stockpot and, over medium heat, mash with a hand masher, adding buttermilk to achieve desired consistency for the mashed potatoes.", "Season to taste with salt and pepper.", "Makes about 6 servings.", "Note: I do not recommend using electric mixers to make mashed potatoes because they can break down the starches in the potatoes too quickly and cause them to become\"gluey\""- use a hand masher

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