Slow cooker Russian borscht.This Russian soup cooked in slow cooker makes hearty cold weather meal.
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 cans (14 1/2 oz (435 g)each) reduced-sodium fat-free beef broth
• 14 1/2 oz (435 g) can diced tomatoes
• 1 pound (480 g) lean beef meat,cubed
• 4 cups (1 kg) thinly sliced cabbage
• 2 cups(500 g) cubed potatoes
• 2 cups (500 g) shredded beets
• 2 cups (500 g) shredded carrots
• 1 cup (250 g) chopped onion
• 1 cup (250 g) shredded turnip
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• Dill Sour Cream (see recipe below)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

For Dill Sour Cream:

• 3/4 cup (180 g) reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill weed
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice