Slow Cooker Little Potato & Root Vegetable Borscht

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.

2. Rinse fresh produce.

3. In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground meat with onion, garlic, thyme and paprika. Add to slow cooker set to high heat. Wash hands after handling raw meat.

4. Add a little stock to the skillet and whisk to deglaze any brown bits. Add to slow cooker. Add remaining stock, tomato paste, potatoes, cabbage, carrots and beets.

5. Cook for 4 hours.

6. Serve with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream and fresh chopped herbs.

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