White Bean & Cabbage Soup

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
• 12 ounces of cubed salami 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 half red onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into circles
• 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into circles
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 (15-ounce) cans Great Northern beans
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

--- Place butter, saLami, garlic, onion, carrots, parsnips, celery, beans and OREGANO INTO a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in chicken broth and 2 cups water until Ingredients are covered. 

Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours. Stir in Cabbage about 20 minutes before serving. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

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