Cabbage Roll Soup

Cabbage Roll Soup

1 lb ground beef

1 lb ground pork 

1 large onion, diced 

2 tbsp bacon grease or olive oil 

1 large cabbage, shredded 

Chicken broth to cover 

1 8 oz can tomato juice 

Salt and pepper to taste 

1 cup rice

2 cups water 

1 tsp salt 

In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon grease, ground pork, ground beef and sautée until browned. Add onion and sautée until tender. 

Add cabbage, salt, pepper and chicken broth to cover. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until cabbage is tender. Once cooked, add tomato juice and mix well. 

Mix rice, water and salt in a small casserole dish and cook in a 350 degree oven for approximately 40 minutes. 

To serve, place desired quantity of rice in a bowl and top with soup.