How do you make carrots soft?

Carrots can be baked, roasted or slow-cooked, but the basic method to cook them is to boil them. Wash them and cut them into slices or lengths and place them in enough boiling water to cover them by about 2". Keep a watch to see they remain covered by water during the cooking process, and add more water, if needed. They are done when they are tender when poked with a fork or knife.