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Two bowls of Carrot Chowder, garnished with Swiss cheese and fresh thyme.

Carrot Chowder

Carrot Chowder makes a hearty, satisfying, and delicious meal. It's warm, comforting, and healthy too!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced green pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2-1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 4 cups tomato juice
  • 2, 10 oz cans cream of celery soup
  • 1-1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • hot sauce (optional)
  • your favorite cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large dutch oven or soup pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain the fat then season with salt and pepper
  • Add the celery, green pepper, and onion; cook until the vegetables soften (about 5 minutes)
  • Add the carrots and garlic; cook an additional 5 minutes
  • Add tomato juice, cream of celery soup, water, sugar, thyme, and hot sauce; bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to a simmer
  • Simmer uncovered for 30–60 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • To serve, sprinkle grated cheese in the bottom of each bowl then ladle warm soup over the top.