Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 lb ground beef (preferably 90% lean)
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 4 cups coarsely chopped green cabbage
• 2 carrots, peeled, quartered, and sliced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions:

1. Cook the Beef:
   • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
   • Add the ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper.
   • Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the Onion and Garlic:
   • Add the diced onion and garlic to the pot.
   • Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in the Vegetables and Broth:
   • Stir in the chopped cabbage, carrots, beef broth, tomato sauce, rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Simmer the Soup:
   • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
5. Finish and Serve:
   • Discard the bay leaf.
   • Sprinkle the soup with fresh parsley.
   • Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

• If you prefer ground turkey, you can substitute the ground beef.
• You can swap white rice for brown rice, but it will require an additional 20 minutes of cook time.

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