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RUTABAGA-BACON PUREE

2 bacon slices, cut crosswise into thin strips
5.5 cups cubed peeled rutabaga
4 cups water
2 cups cubed peeled baking potato (about 3/5 lb.)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

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

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