Stuffed Cabbage Soup

Thank u Erica Conover!
I found a recipe that turned out quite tasty.

Stuffed Cabbage Soup

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
28 oz tomato juice or 28 oz crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons Better than bouillon beef base
2/3 cup barely or 2/3 cup rinsed, uncooked rice
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice
2-3 teaspoons paprika
6-12 garlic cloves, minced (1-2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs cabbage, coarsely chopped (1 medium head)
3 (14.5 oz) beef broth

In a pan, warm oil over medium heat & saute beef and onion until onions are soft & beef is browned. Drain off fat.

In a large tupperware bowl combine meat, tomatoes, beef base, barley, brown sugar, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, and pepper. Mix well & refrigerate overnight.

In the morning put cabbage in the crock pot then top with meat mixture (do not stir) & top with beef broth. Cover & cook on low for 8-9 hours.

Stir soup well & continue to cook on low for another hour.