BASQUE VEGETABLE SOUP

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Provided by dicentra

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (cubed)
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 cups coarsely shredded cabbage
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped leek
1 cup cubed potato
1/2 cup cubed turnip
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup red and green bell pepper
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons

Steps:

Combine all ingredients except salt, pepper and croutons in slow cooker; cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve topped with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 1409.3, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 4.8, Protein 31.6