Braised Winter Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
• 1 small rutabaga, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth