Peel and dice the potatoes.

Chop the onion.

Place the diced potatoes and chopped onion in a large pot.

Cover the potatoes and onions with water.

Place the large pot on the stove and set the heat to high.

In a separate skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.

Drain any excess fat from the cooked ground beef.

Once the potatoes and onions are tender, add the browned ground beef to the large pot.

Add the tomatoes, whole kernel corn, margarine, sliced carrots, salt, and pepper to the pot.

Stir all ingredients together.

Reduce heat to low and simmer the soup until all ingredients are cooked through and the flavors have melded.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.