Culinary Delight: Savory Cabbage Roll Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons of exquisite olive oil
• A pinch of salt and pepper for the discerning palate
• 1 pound of premium 90% lean ground beef
• Finely diced onion for added depth of flavor
• 2 teaspoons of meticulously minced garlic
• 4 cups of coarsely chopped, fresh green cabbage
• Expertly peeled, quartered, and sliced carrots
• 4 cups of rich and hearty beef broth
• 3 cans of 8-ounce velvety tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup of uncooked, top-quality long-grain rice
• A carefully selected bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons of sophisticated brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley for the finishing touch

Instructions:

1. In a spacious culinary vessel, elevate the experience by heating the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, seasoned with a delicate touch of salt and pepper, and expertly brown it for 4-5 minutes while breaking it up with a spatula.
2. Introduce the finely diced onion and meticulously minced garlic into the mix, allowing them to dance in the flavors for an additional 2-3 minutes.
3. The star of the dish, the coarsely chopped cabbage, gracefully enters the scene along with the perfectly sliced carrots, robust beef broth, luscious tomato sauce, uncooked long-grain rice, the carefully chosen bay leaf, and a hint of brown sugar. Season to perfection with salt and pepper.
4. Allow this symphony of ingredients to come to a simmer and unfold its culinary magic for 25 minutes or until the rice reaches a tender perfection. Bid farewell to the bay leaf by removing and discarding it.
5. To elevate the visual appeal and flavor profile, sprinkle the soup with finely chopped parsley before presenting it to your eager audience. Serve with pride.