Deb's Tomato Basil Soup

48 oz diced tomatoes (2 of the huge cans)
4 C milk
4 C cream
3 C V8 (or similar)
3 C shredded carrots (about 4 med-lg)
1 large onion diced
1.5 T dry basil
2.5 tsp pepper
2.5 tsp salt
2.5 tsp garlic powder

Bring to a boil.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 C water and 1 C flour. Slowly dump this mixture into the boiling soup and stir without stopping until well incorporated. Simmer for 5 min.

NOTES:
Makes a TON (1.5 gallons)
Use half and half or whole milk instead of cream to reduce calories.