Step 1

In a dutch oven or large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and add ground beef.

Step 2

Season ground beef with salt and pepper as desired and cook until browned.

Step 3

Add diced onion and minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until onions are tender.

Step 4

Add in chopped cabbage, carrots, tomato sauce, beef broth, white rice, bay leaf, and brown sugar and stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring soup to a simmer and let cook for about 25 minutes, until rice is tender.

Step 6

Take out the bay leaf and sprinkle with chopped parsley.