Ingredients

2 lbs carrots (peeled, cut)

½ lb turnips (peeled, cut)

½ lb parsnips (peeled, cut)

½ cup dried uncut apricots

6 cups vegetable broth

2 cups water

1 habanera pepper

3 sticks cinnamon

5-7 whole bay leaves

2 tbsp salt

1 tbsp (organic soy husk) xantham gum

Preparation

In a Dutch oven bring to low boil vegetable broth. Add carrots and let boil. Add cinnamon & bay leaves. If too much liquid evaoporates add water. When carrots become soft add pinch of xantham gum and blend (an emersion blender works well). Add turnips, parsnips, apricots & habanero. Season with salt.