Ingredients:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 2 carrots, sliced
Instructions:
Step 1: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until browned, about 6 minutes. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Step 2: Stir in the sliced carrots and chopped cabbage, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender. Add the beef broth, tomato sauce, uncooked rice, bay leaf, brown sugar, and dried parsley. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Step 3: Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve this hearty cabbage roll soup hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prep!
