Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Cabbage and Carrots
- Stir in the chopped cabbage and diced carrot, cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer the Soup
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Add the Rice
- Stir in the uncooked rice and let the soup simmer for an additional 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and tender.
- Adjust Seasonings
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or Worcestershire sauce if desired. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
- Garnish and Serve
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6-8