Carrot Soup With a Secret

• 8 medium carrots or 8 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 orange squash, peeled, cut in cubes
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic granules
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup 'old' cheddar cheese, grated
• 12 cup colby cheese, grated
• 1 -2 cup skim milk

1. Put the carrots and the squash in a large pot.
2. Cover with water.
3. Add the onion and garlic.
4. (you can use fresh onion, about one small onion, miced, and about 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic, but the powdered form is easier to "hide")
5. Boil for about 20 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
6. Drain off about 3/4 of the water.
7. (keep some aside in case it's needed to help thin out the soup).
8. Use a hand mixer to blend the carrots and squash into a thick liquid.
9. Add the grated cheese and paprika and let sit for about 5 minutes to let it melt.
10. Blend with the hand mixer again while adding the skim milk until it is the desired consistency.
11. I prefer a thicker soup, but add as much milk as you need.
12. You may need to reheat the soup a bit after adding the milk, but if I'm giving it to the kids, this is still warm enough!
13. Enjoy!, (But don't tell them it's good for them!
14. ).

carrots, orange squash, onion powder, garlic, paprika, cheddar cheese, colby cheese, milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/carrot-soup-with-a-secret-142804 (may not work)