large sweet onion, chopped • (3-4) large whole garlic cloves, unpeeled • (2-3) tbsp olive oil • ground cumin • salt • about 6 small parsnips, washed and chopped • (4) cups chopped red potatoes, about 3 large potatoes • (4) cups veggie stock, about one litre • (1/2) cup cashews • add cups water for the desirable fluidity • salt, or to taste • apple cider vinegar or lemon juice •