1/2 head of cabbage, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
3 to 4 tablespoons rice
2 ribs celery, sliced in 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups beef broth (can make from bouillon or base and hot water)
1 or 2 meaty soup bones or beef shanks, about 1 pound
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) tomatoes, diced
coarsely ground pepper
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker/Crock Pot. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 hours on low. Taste before serving; add salt and more pepper if necessary.
Serve with biscuits or crusty bread.
Serves 4.