slow cooker kielbasa, cabbage and potato soup

INGREDIENTS

6 cups

reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 cups

water

1 tsp

chopped rosemary

1/4 tsp

anise seed

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

ground pepper

small onion, diced

1 14 ounce can

cannellini beans or white beans, drained and rinsed

-ounces small potatoes, cut in half

7 oz

kielbasa, cut into half moons

2 cups

chopped cabbage

1 cup

shredded cheese such as Gruyere, Swiss or Cabot Alpine Cheddar

1 cup

croutons, optional (gluten-free if desired)