1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped carrots
1 med. onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 env. spaghetti sauce mix
6 oz. can tomato paste
6 c. water
1/2 c. mashed potato flakes

Prepare celery, carrots and onion. In a large saucepan, brown the beef. Add spaghetti sauce mix, water, tomato paste and the celery, carrots and onions. Bring soup to a boil and simmer 30 minutes. Stir in potato flakes. Simmer 5 minutes longer.