Roux

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 3 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, washed and peeled
• ½ cup Parmesan, finely grated
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ pound shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 dried bay leaf
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon mushroom bouillon powder
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh sage, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon robust molasses
• Kosher salt, to taste