Cabbage Roll Soup

Ingredients

For 8 servings

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 450 g (1 lb) lean beef or turkey mince
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 x 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes
• 150 g (3/4 cup) long grain rice
• 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
• 1 litre (4 cups) beef stock
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste