CABBAGE, SAUSAGE AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Brown the sausage or ground beef in a small amount of olive oil.
• Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic and saute until starting to soften.
• Add the tomatoes to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Add tomatoes, broth, and cabbage to soup.
• Cook 15 minutes, then add the rice.
• Cook another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is done and the cabbage is cooked as you like.
• Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
• If soup is too thick, add more broth.