Comfort Food (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tsp. vegetable oil.
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1 lb. lean ground beef.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
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1 medium yellow onion, diced finely.
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2 cloves garlic, minced.
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4 cups chopped green cabbage.
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2 medium carrots, quartered and sliced.
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4 cups low-sodium beef broth.
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3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce.
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1/2 cup white rice, uncooked.
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1 bay leaf.
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3 tbsp. light brown sugar.
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2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley.
# Instructions:
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In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and add ground beef.
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Season ground beef with salt and pepper and cook until browned.
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Add diced onion and minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, until onions are tender.
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Add chopped cabbage, carrots, tomato sauce, beef broth, white rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.
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Bring soup to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes, until rice is tender.
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Remove bay leaf and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
# Notes:
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This soup is hearty and perfect for cold weather.
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Feel free to add additional spices like thyme or paprika for extra flavor.
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You can substitute brown rice for white rice if desired.