Unstuffed Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef (lean)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
• 15 ounces diced tomatoes
• 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 14 ounces green cabbage, cored and sliced (into bite-sized pieces)
• 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
• Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish (optional))