Ingredients

2 pounds carrots, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces

1 teaspoon coarse salt

Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Place carrots in a medium saucepan, and cover with water.Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until carrots aretender, about 20 minutes. Drain, reserving cooking liquid.

Puree carrots in a blender or with a potato masher, addingcooking liquid as needed, until thinned but still chunky. Stirin salt, and season with pepper.