Irish White Bean and Cabbage Stew

By draingal

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 ribs of celery, chopped
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 pound potatoes, diced
• 1/3 cup pearled barley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 7 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 cans Great Northern beans, drained
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Preparation

Step 1

*Place vegetable, seasoning and barley into a large (5-6 quart) slow cooker. Add enough broth to just cover the vegetables. Cover and cook on low heat for 7 hours.
*Add beans, tomatoes, parsley, and salt to taste (optional). Check seasoning and add more herbs if necessary. Cover and cook another hour.