Cabbage Roll Soup

Ingredients

1 large onion , diced

3 cloves garlic , minced

1 lb lean ground beef

1/2 lb lean ground pork

3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice

1 medium head cabbage , chopped (core removed)

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 tablespoons tomato paste

4 cups beef broth

1 1/2 cups V8 or other vegetable juice

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon thyme

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 bay leaf

salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, brown onion, garlic, pork and beef. Drain any fat.
Stir in chopped cabbage and let cook until slightly softened (about 3 minutes).
Add all remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and reduced heat to medium low. Cover and simmer on low until rice is fully cooked (about 25-30 minutes)
Remove bay leaf and serve.

Recipe Notes

If you prefer a thinner soup, add more beef broth to reach desired consistency once rice is cooked.