Cabbage Soup - Italian Style

By á-47

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 small head cabbage, shredded (about 1 1/2 lb)
• 1 can (15/5 oz) great norther beans, rinsed and drained
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tea. salt
• shredded Parmesan, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a 5-6 qt. slow cooker, whisk stock and tomato paste until blended; add cabbage, beans, celery, carrots, onion, thyme, bay leaf, garlic and salt. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf. If desired, top each serving with cheese.