Winter Stew

• 1⁄2 pound winter squash, diced (or 1⁄2 can, about 8 ounces,low-sodium sweet potatoes, drained)
• 1⁄2 pound turnips, diced (or 1⁄2 can, about 8 ounces, low- sodium sliced potatoes, drained)
• 1⁄2 cup onions, diced
• 21⁄2 cups low-sodium tomato juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika (if you have it)
• 1 can (about 24 ounces) canned beef
• 1⁄4 cup (about 2 ounces) canned apricots, drained and diced

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine squash, turnips, onions, tomato juice, and pepper. If using paprika, add that too. Mix well.
2. Cook over medium to high heat and bring the pot to a boil for 5 minutes.
3. Lower heat and cook over low to medium heat for 30 minutes. Stir the pot every 15 minutes.
4. Add beef and apricots to the pot and mix well.
5. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

Serves 6