COUNTRY CARROT SOUP

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Ground beef adds some spark to traditional carrot soup. This easy creation always disappears quickly.-Marlane Jones, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
3 cups tomato juice
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup water
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, brown beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.