Slow Cooker Borscht

Adapted from Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker
Serves 4 to 6, possibly more

• 2 pounds beets, peeled and grated
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 - 2 carrots, peeled and grated
• 1 banana pepper or small red/orange bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 small-to-mediumish potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 cup shredded green cabbage
• 5 cups veggie stock
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp marjoram
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/8 tsp hot paprika
• salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients in a 4qt to 6qt slow cooker. Stir well and cover. Set on LOW for 8 hours. Serve with sour cream.