Rutabaga-Bacon Purée

Ingredients

• 2  bacon thin
• 0.8 pound baking potato cubed peeled
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 2 pounds rutabaga cubed peeled
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 4 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• blender
• dutch oven
• colander

Directions

1. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes or until done (but not crisp).
2. Add rutabaga, water, and potato. Bring to a boil; cook 20 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain the rutabaga mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid.
4. Combine 3/4 cup cooking liquid and rutabaga mixture in a blender, and process until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper.