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Carrot Puree

Pureed carrot, butter, half and half, salt and pepper

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb carrots – peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 TBL unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch ground white pepper
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cover the carrots with water and a pat of butter. Simmer for 20 minutes until soft enough to mash with a fork
  2. Reserve a cup of the water and strain the carrots
  3. Transfer the carrots to a blender, add the remaining butter, half and half, salt, pepper, olive oil and 2 tablespoons of reserved water
  4. Blend to a smooth puree. Add more water a teaspoon at a time if necessary to achieve silky smoothness
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an air tight container until ready to use