Crockpot Irish White Bean and Cabbage Soup

Submitted by strawberrybird

"A crockpot version of white bean and cabbage soup. Easy and delicious. Perfect for cool nights."

 

• Ready In: 7hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 head cabbage, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 lb potato, diced
• 1⁄3 cup pearl barley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon rosemary
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 -8 cups vegetable broth
• 28 ounces great northern beans
• 14 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• salt, to taste

directions

1. Place the vegetables, seasonings, and barley into the crockpot. Do not add the beans, tomatoes, or parsley.
2. Add enough vegetable broth to just cover the vegetables (start with 6 cups and add more as needed). Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours.
3. Add beans, tomatoes, parsley, and salt to taste. Check seasonings and add more herbs if necessary. Cover and cook for another hour.