Basque Vegetable Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.