Cabbage Roll Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 3/4 cups chopped onion
• 2 large carrots (chopped)
• 5 cups packed chopped cabbage
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 14.5 oz cans low-sodium beef broth
• 3 8 oz cans tomato sauce
• 2 14.5 oz cans petite diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp packed light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp dried paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 Tbsp chopped fresh
• 3/4 tsp dried thyme or 2 1/2 tsp chopped fresh
• 2 bay leaves
• 3/4 cup dry long-grain white rice
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and freshly ground black pepper