6 to 8 med. carrots, peeled & chopped
2 c. potatoes, peeled & chopped
1 c. water
2 c. onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
4 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. flour
6 c. milk
1 c. Half & Half
1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
Pinch Cayenne
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. parsley

Cook carrots and potatoes in water until tender. Saute onions and garlic in butter for 10 minutes. Add flour and cook for two to three minutes. Drain carrots and potatoes, reserving liquid. Puree carrots and potatoes with onion mixture, sugar and salt in food processor, adding reserved liquid as needed. Add milk and heat. Add Half & Half (do not boil) and cayenne. When serving, garnish with paprika and parsley.

Serves 12.