Leek and Cabbage Mashed Potatoes
- 2 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 medium head cabbage (about 2 pounds)
- 3 large leeks
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Peel potatoes and quarter.
- Cut cabbage into 1-inch squares.
- In a 5- to 6-quart kettle cover potatoes and cabbage with salted cold water by 2 inches and simmer until very tender, about 30 minutes.
- While vegetables are simmering, cut pale green and white parts of leeks into 1/2-inch pieces and in a bowl of cold water wash leeks well.
- Lift leeks from water into a colander to drain.
- In a saucepan simmer leeks in broth, covered, until very tender, about 20 minutes.
- Drain leeks in a sieve set over a bowl and reserve cooking liquid.
- Drain potatoes and cabbage in a colander and transfer to a large bowl.
- With a potato masher mash mixture.
- Stir in leeks, adding some of reserved cooking liquid to thin potatoes if desired.
- Season potatoes with salt and pepper.
- Potatoes may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Reheat potatoes, covered, in a 350F.
- oven about 30 minutes.
potatoes, head cabbage, leeks, chicken broth
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/leek-and-cabbage-mashed-potatoes-15718 (may not work)