CABBAGE ROLL SOUP

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 – 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 carrots (finely chopped)
• 6 – 7 cups chopped green cabbage
• 6 slices of cooked bacon (chopped finely)
• 2 – 10 oz cans beef consomme
• 1 – 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 – 5 oz can of tomato paste
• 2 1/2 cups plain tomato sauce (basically 1 – 23 oz can)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a stock (soup) pot, brown the ground beef with the onions, garlic and carrots.
2. When the beef is cooked, drain any excess grease.
3. Return the pot to low-medium heat, and add the chopped cooked bacon. Cook for about 1 minute.
4. Add the chopped cabbage and cook for about 2 minutes more.
5. Add the remaining ingredients: consomme, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, sugar, rice and salt & pepper.
6. Simmer for 35 – 40 minutes (or until the rice is tender).

Notes

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