Cabbage Roll Soup

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb lean ground pork
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 medium head cabbage chopped (core removed)
• 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups V8 or other vegetable juice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large pot, brown onion, garlic, pork and beef. Drain any fat.
2. Stir in chopped cabbage and let cook until slightly softened (about 3 minutes).
3. Add all remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and reduced heat to medium low. Cover and simmer on low until rice is fully cooked (about 25-30 minutes)
4. Remove bay leaf and serve.