3 Tbsp olive oil

1 large onion diced

3 large shallots diced

4 garlic cloves crushed

1 sweet potato peeled and diced

1 Japanese yam “ “

1 Yukon gold potato “ “

1 small butternut squash “ “

1 parsnip “ “

1 bay leaf

2 Tbsp salt

1 tspn dried thyme leaves

1/2 tspn dried basil

1/2 tspn black pepper

6 cups water

2 cups tomato juice

spice bag filled with 1/2 cup fresh parsley and 1/2 cup fresh dill