Cut 3 slices of thick-cut bacon into strips and gently cook until the meat releases some oil. Pour all meat and oil into the slow cooker.
3 slices thick-cut bacon
Add dense veggies and beans to the slow cooker and mix.
1 onion, 3 small carrots, 3 stalks celery, 2 potatoes, 2 cups green beans, 1 can cannellini beans, 1 can kidney beans
Add the crushed tomatoes, garlic, pepper, rosemary, and sage. Mix to coat the veggies evenly, then allow to rest for 10-15 minutes.
1 can crushed tomatoes, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp rosemary, 1 tsp rubbed sage
Add chicken broth and parmesan rind, then set the slow cooker to "low" and allow to cook for ~7 hours or overnight.
48 oz chicken broth, 1 parmesan rind
About 45 minutes before ready to serve, turn the slow cooker to "high." Add balsamic vinegar, napa cabbage, and rice, and then serve!
¼ cup balsamic vinegar, ½ napa cabbage, 1 cup rice
