Vegan Ajiaco Soup

olive oil

medium onion, (diced)

garlic cloves, (minced)

large carrots, (peeled and sliced)

vegetable broth, (low sodium *See note)

bay leaves

dried guascas, (large stems removed *See note)

medium russet potatoes ((about 1 pound ), peeled and sliced)

medium red potatoes ((about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and sliced)

medium yukon gold potatoes ((about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled & cut into bite-sized pieces *See note)

sea salt, (more to taste *See note)

Fresh ground pepper, (to taste)

ears of fresh corn (cut into 2-3 pieces (sub frozen cobs or 2 cups frozen kernels) *See note)

green onions, (sliced)

fresh cilantro, (chopped (*optional))

fresh lime juice ((*optional))

Vegan sour cream ((about 3/4 cup))

Capers ((about 1/2 cup))

avocados, (peeled, halved and sliced (squeeze lime on them to prevent browning))