Slow-Cooker Cabbage and Rutabaga Orzo Soup
Slow-Cooker Cabbage and Rutabaga Orzo Soup delivers a cozy, vegetable-forward bowl with tender cabbage, sweet earthy rutabaga, and tiny orzo that thickens the broth as it cooks. Fresh dill brightens each spoonful, while garlic and onion build gentle depth. Serve this comforting vegetarian soup for an easy weeknight dinner or a warming weekend lunch.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Cabbage and Rutabaga Orzo Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the cabbage, rutabaga, orzo pasta, onion, garlic, dill, water, and vegetable broth to a slow cooker.
- 2
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low until the vegetables are tender and the soup has thickened, 5 to 9 hours.
- Calories 297.59 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 8.5 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 62.48 g 23%
- Total Fat 1.74 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 283.17 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 8.97 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 13.06 g --
- Added Sugars 10.33 g High 21%
- Calcium 41.2 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 297.59 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 92.4 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 18.84 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Cabbage and Rutabaga Orzo Soup is a German dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fresh Dill, Green Cabbage, Minced Garlic, and Orzo. Each serving provides about 297.59 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Cabbage and Rutabaga Orzo Soup?
- It is a German soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Slow-Cooker Cabbage and Rutabaga Orzo Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Fresh Dill, Green Cabbage, Minced Garlic, Orzo, Rutabaga. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Cabbage and Rutabaga Orzo Soup?
- About 5 hrs 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 297.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Cabbage and Rutabaga Orzo Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooker Cabbage and Rutabaga Orzo Soup healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Cabbage and Rutabaga Orzo Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 297.59 calories and 8.5 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 283.17 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.33 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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