Stuffed Cabbage Soup - Oryana

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled, diced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 28-oz can diced tomatoes
• 1/3 cup tomato paste
• 3-4 cups beef broth
• 4 heaping cups green cabbage, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon dill
• 1/2 cup long grain white rice
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley