Slow Cooker Hearty Italian Soup

1 lb ground bison
1 lb ground Italian sausage (mild or hot)
1 small purple onion, diced
2 tsp minced garlic
16 oz. bag baby carrots, sliced (or 4 cups)
6 stalks celery, sliced
5 cups water
1 16-oz can diced tomatoes
1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 15-oz can tomato sauce
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried basil
2 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp black pepper
1/2 head of green cabbage, roughly chopped, about 4 cups


In a saucepan over medium high heat, cook and crumble the meat along with the garlic and onion. While the meat is browning, add all remaining ingredients to crockpot. Once meat is browned add meat mixture to the crockpot. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Adapted from a recipe by Barefeet in the Kitchen