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

Method

  • Place the vegetables, seasonings, and barley into the crockpot. Do not add the beans, tomatoes, or parsley.
  • 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.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, parsley, and salt to taste. Check seasonings and add more herbs if necessary. Cover and cook for another hour.