3 tbsp. butter
1 lb. ground round
1/4 c. minced onions
3 c. tomato juice
1 c. water
2 cans cream of celery soup
2 c. shredded carrots
1/8 tsp. marjoram
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. garlic salt

In deep kettle, melt butter. Add meat and brown, breaking into small bits as it browns. Add onions and cook lightly. Add the 5 seasonings to meat mixture. Combine carrots, tomato juice, water and soup. Stir until smooth. Add to meat mixture. Simmer covered for 30 minutes to an hour. May be prepared a day ahead. Serves 6.