The Easiest Slow Cooker Cabbage Stew

This hearty and comforting slow cooker cabbage stew is packed with tender vegetables and savory broth, making it a perfect meal for chilly days. It’s easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and great for meal prep or feeding a crowd.

INGREDIENTS:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion diced

3 cloves garlic minced

4 cups green cabbage chopped

2 large carrots sliced

2 stalks celery chopped

1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz, undrained

4 cups vegetable broth

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1 bay leaf

1 can white beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed

DIRECTIONS:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes until softened.

Transfer onion and garlic to the slow cooker.

Add cabbage, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Season with salt, pepper, thyme, smoked paprika, and add the bay leaf.

Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in white beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Remove bay leaf before serving.