Directions

1. Place the parsnips into a saucepan, cover with water, add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until the parsnips are soft, approximately 20 minutes.
2. Reserve 2/3 cup of the cooking water and drain the rest of the water.
3. In the same saucepan, add the parsnips, reserved cooking water, sour cream, butter, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt and nutmeg. Beat or mash until smooth. Add additional sour cream if needed.
4. Stir in fresh chives, season with more salt if needed and serve.