Ingredients
4 cups tomato juice
2 cans cream of celery soup
1 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups grated carrots
3 large garlic cloves minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1 pound ground beef (or turkey)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup diced green peppers
8 slices of Swiss cheese
Preparation
In a large saucepan combine tomato juice, cream of celery soup, water, grated carrots, garlic, salt, pepper, and marjoram. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 min. In a skillet brown the ground beef and discard drippings. Add salt, celery, onion and green peppers. Cover and simmer on low heat until vegetables are tender. Approximately 10 minutes. Add meat and vegetables to the simmering sauce pan. Place a slice of swiss cheese in each bowl and cover with carrot chowder.
