Ingredients

1/2 pound Chinese or napa cabbage, thinly sliced2 celery ribs, thinly sliced2 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions2 to 3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons rice vinegar3 garlic cloves, minced2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon sesame oil6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 package (16 ounces) frozen chicken pot stickersCrispy chow mein noodles, optional

Preparation

In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Stir in broth. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours. Add pot stickers; cook, covered, on high until heated through, 15-20 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with chow mein noodles before serving.