chunky vegetable soup

 1 medium onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 sweet potatoes, diced or cubed

3 carrots, sliced

1 potato, cubed

2 yellow squash or zucchini, diced

1 tsp. salt

ground pepper to taste

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

5 cups water

1 can lentils,drained

1/2-3/4 cup frozen peas

Heat a 6-8 quart pot over medium heat. Add a teaspoon oil and saute the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except lentils and peas.Cook 45 minutes.Add the lentils and peas. Cook another 10 minutes.