Bambi's Carrot Puree

Ingredients for 3 servings:

• 500 g carrot(s)
• 1 small onion(s)
• 300 ml water or broth
• 2 cloves garlic, halve the larger ones
• 1 handful of parsley, chopped
• 1 pinch(s) of sugar
• salt and pepper
• nutmeg
• e.g. milk

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

Peel the carrots and cut into approximately 1 cm pieces. Peel and finely chop the onion. Place a saucepan on the stove and heat on high for one to two minutes, then add the oil. Add the onions, garlic, and carrot pieces to the pan and fry lightly, stirring occasionally. Once the carrots have taken on some color, add the sugar, salt, and pepper and stir again for about 1 minute. Now add the water or stock and simmer with the lid on over low to medium heat for a good 30 minutes. When the carrots are almost tender, remove the lid to allow the water to evaporate a little until they are completely soft. Using a hand blender, puree the carrots to your liking. If you prefer a smoother consistency, you may need to add a little more milk. Slowly return the heat to low, season with nutmeg and more salt and sugar if desired, and stir in the chopped parsley. It tastes great with stir-fries or as a simple side dish. If you’re looking for something more exotic, you can add a little curry, as curry and carrots go very well together, or you can vary it with a bit of coriander.