Hearty slow cooker cabbage soup with ground beef, tender cabbage, rice, carrots, and rich tomato broth.
1 onion, diced
1 lb lean ground beef
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 cup chopped carrots
5 cups chopped cabbage
1 can (28 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 can (16 oz) tomato sauce
6-8 cups low-sodium beef broth
3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
3/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional
1. Brown the onion in a skillet.
2. Add ground beef and cook through.
3. Transfer to the crockpot.
4. Add remaining ingredients and stir.
5. Place bay leaves on top.
6. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
7. Remove bay leaves and season.
8. Serve with Parmesan, if desired.
Use 6 cups broth for thicker soup or 8 cups for a brothier consistency.
Add extra broth when reheating if needed.
Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days or freeze for 2-3 months.
For firmer rice, cook separately and add before serving.
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