1. Place carrots in saucepan with 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. (Do not drain.)
2. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add celery, onion, garlic, black pepper and red pepper. Sauté until tender.
3. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Gradually stir in 2 cups water and chicken granules. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
5. Add carrots with cooking liquid to broth mixture. Stir in tomatoes. Heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
6. In blender, process carrot mixture in batches. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
7. Pour into a large saucepan and stir in milk; cook over low heat, stirring often, 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Servings
Serves 6
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