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Tzimmes

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Ingredients Needed:

  • 2 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1/2 pound carrots, sliced
  • 1/2 pound parsnips, sliced
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes, diced medium
  • 4 ounces dried apricots, diced small
  • 4 ounces prunes, diced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • Zest of 1/2 orange
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

In a large soup pot heat the margarine. Add the onion and sauté until tender. Add carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, apricots, honey, zest and orange juice. Add seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Stir often. Cover and simmer 25 - 30 minutes, or until carrots and sweet potatoes are tender. Adjust seasonings as needed.