Chunky Winter Vegetable Soup

Name: Chunky Winter Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced; 1 medium red onion, finely diced; 1 large red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 large zucchini, cubed; 1 small butternut squash – peeled, deseeded and cut into small cubes; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into small cubes; 6 cups vegetable stock; 28 ounces good quality chopped tomatoes; 1 cup fresh frozen peas; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup small dried pasta shapes – stars/orzo/ditalini (optional); salt & pepper to taste