Nif'S Vegetable Chili - cooking recipe

Ingredients

First set of ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, cut lengthwise and sliced into 1/4 slices
2 carrots, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced into 1/4 inch cubes
Other ingredients
1 cup mushroom, sliced (fresh preferred but canned will do)
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice, diced
1 (28 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed
1 cup corn (frozen preferred, canned will do)
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh preferred
2 teaspoons cumin
chile, crushed, to taste (optional)
hot sauce (optional)

Preparation

Saute first ingredients in oil in a large saucepan for 5-10 minutes, until vegetables are slightly softened.
Add other ingredients and simmer for approximately one hour. Stir occasionally.
Serve with a crusty roll or freeze for future meals.