Cabbage Roll Soup

Bahan-bahan (10 porsi)

• 1 pound lean ground beef ((or try with ground turkey or ground pork sausage))
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus additional to taste)
• 4 medium carrots (peeled and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch dice)
• 2 medium parsnips (peeled and cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch dice)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon))
• 4 cups low sodium beef broth
• 24 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice* ((see recipe notes below))
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ((check your label to ensure it's a gluten-free brand))
• 4 springs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• Pinch crushed red pepper
• 5 cups green cabbage (chopped (about half of a small head))
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar (or 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar)