Cabbage Soup

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 cups ground lean beef
• ½ green cabbage (chopped)
• 1 l chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup brown rice

Preparation

1. heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. add the onion and sauté 2-3 minutes or until the onions turn clear. add the ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until it browns. add the cabbage and cook for an additional 4 minutes.
2. add all remaining ingredients, except for the brown rice. simmer the soup for 7 minutes.
3. bring the soup to a boil; add the brown rice. reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot for 5 minutes.
4. once the rice has cooked, serve immediately.