Hearty Cabbage Roll Soup with Ground Beef and Rice - Recipe By Me

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 450 grams ground beef or turkey or plant-based alternative
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 to 8 cups chopped green cabbage (approximately half a small head)
• 1 can (410 grams) diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 can (227 grams) tomato sauce
• 1 litre beef broth, or substitute with chicken or vegetable stock for vegetarian option
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 80 grams uncooked white rice or brown rice (for extra fibre) or 200 grams cooked rice (added at the end)
• Chopped fresh parsley or dill
• Spoonful of sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Crusty bread or dinner rolls for serving