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In a large pot, add the olive oil and warm over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula, until the beef is browned, this will take about 5 minutes.
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Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.
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Add the cabbage, carrots, beef broth, tomato sauce, uncooked rice, bay leaf and brown sugar to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
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Serve warm with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.