Savory Mashed Root Vegetables Recipe | Tyler Florence | Food Network

Ingredients

• 3 pounds assorted root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, turnips, and rutabaga, coarsely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 handful fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
• Extra-virgin olive oil