In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground meat, onions, carrot, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes or until beef is cooked and onions are soft.
2 tablespoon olive oil, 1 lb ground beef, can substitute any ground meat or beans, 1 large onion, diced, 1 large carrot, diced, 2 stalks celery, diced
Add garlic, cabbage, paprika, tomato paste, sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine well.
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 ½ tbsp), 1 small head green cabbage, chopped or sliced (4 to 5 cups), 1 teaspoon hot or mild paprika, 2 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Add canned tomatoes, stock/broth, rice, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and cabbage is soft. Add salt and pepper.
1 can whole tomatoes (796 ml/28 oz), chopped or pureed, 6 cups beef, chicken, or vegetable stock/broth, ¾ cup black rice, wild rice, brown or white rice, uncooked, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon Salt , ½ teaspoon black pepper
Serve garnished with sour cream, plain yogurt, fresh parsley and/or Parmesan cheese.