Steam the carrot slices for five minutes, until crisp-tender.

One other easy variation is to substitute carrot slices for the shiitakes; their sweetness and bright color are nice touches.

Line the bottom of the pan with the carrot slices.

To make the stock, place all the ingredients for the stock except the carrot slices in a two-quart souffle dish.

Put carrot slices in saucepan with water to cover.

Repeat with the remaining vegetables and cream, ending with the carrot slices.

It makes carrot slices into puree in the flick of an eye.

For the Vichy carrots, place the carrot slices in a saucepan over a medium heat.

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Add the mushrooms, carrot slices and green pepper, and cook until carrots begin to soften.