Hearty Cabbage-Rutabaga Slow Cooker Soup

Hearty Cabbage-Rutabaga Slow Cooker Soup

An easy and delicious weekday meal; just throw the ingredients in your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a hot and ready meal. I find it difficult to keep my roommate from sneaking scoops before dinner! If you are watching your sodium intake, use reduced or no-sodium broth and you are set! Recipe serves 6 as a reasonable size main dish, just add buns or biscuits to make it a full meal.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 25 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼ large head cabbage, chopped
  • ¼ large rutabaga, diced
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked orzo pasta
  • ½ large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 whole head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

Directions

Step 1
Place cabbage, rutabaga, orzo pasta, onion, garlic, dill, water, and vegetable broth in a slow cooker.

Step 2
Cover the cooker and cook on Low until vegetables are tender and soup is thickened, 5 to 9 hours.

Cook’s Notes:

For extra ease: use pre-chopped garlic and powdered/cubed broth. If using powdered broth, increase the water to 8 cups and just throw in the powder.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236
Calories
1g
Fat
49g
Carbs
9g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1g 1%
Saturated Fat0g 1%
Sodium182mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate49g 18%
Dietary Fiber5g 16%
Total Sugars7g
Protein9g
Vitamin C33mg 163%
Calcium82mg 6%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium341mg 7%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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