Hamburger Lentil Soup

1/2-1 lb. ground beef
4 diced carrots
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. salt
1 quart water
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. dry onion
3 ribs diced celery
1 quart tomato juice
2 cups dry lentils
1/2 tsp. marjoram

Brown beef and drain. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.