====== Unconstructed Golubki Soup ======


Cabbage rolls are delicious! And too much work. This is much faster, and retains taste and texture.

servings  6-8,
active time 20 minutes,
cook time 4 hours,
total time 4 hours, 20 minutes

===== Ingredients =====


  * 1 tablespoon olive oil
  * 1 large onion, small diced
  * 5 cloves garlic
  * 2-3 pounds ground beef
  * 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  * 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  * 1 teaspoon salt
  * ½ teaspoon pepper
  * ½ teaspoon allspice
  * a squirt of ketchup
  * a splash of white vinegar
  * 5 drops of liquid Splenda or about two tablespoons of sugar
  * 1 pint tomato sauce
  * 1 quart chicken broth
  * ½ head cauliflower, riced; or 1 cup uncooked rice
  * 1 small cabbage, sliced roughly for a mix of small and large pieces

===== Method: =====


  - Heat olive oil in a large saute pan. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until onions are tender.
  - Add ground beef and cook until some browning occurs. Drain if needed.
  - Add spices, salt and pepper.
  - Transfer the beef mixture into a 6-quart slow cooker.
  - Add marinara, water, ketchup, vinegar, Splenda, cauliflower, and cabbage to the beef mixture. Mix well.
  - Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Taste for seasoning: it should be sweet and sour and full of umami.

==== Note: ====
 if using leftover cauliflower rice, add just before serving

tags: crockpot, slow cooker, low carb, golubki

source: http://cooktopcove.com/2017/06/19/how-to-make-slow-cooker-un-stuffed-cabbage-roll-soup/

several alterations to suit us