Serves2 (makes about 2/3 cup)
                    
                
                
                    
                        
                            - Active Time:10 min
 
                        
                            - Start to Finish:25 min
 
                        
                    
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
    
      
          
          
          
              
              
              
          
          
          
          
          
              
              
              January 2004
            
          
          
      
  
                
                
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                            
                            
                                
                                    
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                                            1/2
                                            lb
                                            carrots (3 medium), halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            1
                                            
                                            small garlic clove
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            1/3
                                            cup
                                            low-sodium chicken broth
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            1/4
                                            teaspoon
                                            salt
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            2
                                            tablespoons
                                            heavy cream
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
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                                            1
                                            teaspoon
                                            unsalted butter
                                            
                                        
 
                                    
                                
                            
                         
                    
                 
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
            
                
                    
                    
                    
                        
                            
                                
                                
                                
                                    
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Simmer carrots, garlic, broth, and salt in a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan, covered, until carrots are very tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Purée mixture with cream and butter in a food processor until smooth.
                                         
                                    
                                
                             
                        
                    
                    Cooks’ note: Purée can be made 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat in an ovenproof dish, covered with foil, in a preheated 425°F oven 5 to 10 minutes.