Tangy Carrot Chowder

If you noticed my weekly menu plan for the week to the right this should read: Round steak, green beans & oven fries.  Do you ever keep up with your plan?  I seldom do.  Tonight is Tangy Carrot Chowder.  Have never made it before but it sounds good.  Along with a caramel cake I am making for Monday night that I tried out on the family tonight.  They don't mind, really!

Tangy Carrot Chowder
Brown 1lb ground beef in a large soup pot.

Add and cook until vegetables are tender, 20-30 minutes.  Adjust seasonings to taste and add more water if needed. 
4c tomato sauce
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 1/2c shredded carrots
1/2c chopped celery
1/2c chopped onion
1/2c chopped green pepper
3 cloves minced garlic
1/2 tsp celery salt or seed
salt & pepper
1 1/2c water (optional)