Puree Of Turnips And Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large or 2 medium size turnips
6 large first-quality white potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 medium onion, grated
1/4 to 1/2 c. milk
pepper
butter
salt
chopped parsley

Preparation

Boil the turnips and potatoes in water to cover until very soft; drain.
Keep warm.
Saute the onion in 2 tablespoons butter until softened and very lightly browned.
Combine the onion with the turnips, potatoes and 1/4 cup milk.
Mash until almost smooth, adding more butter and salt and pepper to taste.
Whip until very smooth with an electric mixer, adding more milk if you desire a thinner consistency.
Lightly butter the top.
Sprinkle with parsley.