Vegetable Soup my style

Ingredients


3 table spoons of extra virgin olive oil
1 table spoon of butter
1 medium sized onion (chopped)
Approximately 1 cup of green beans (halved)
2 celery sticks (chopped)
3 roma tomatoes (cut into 1 inch chunks)
2 carrots (sliced into rounds)
2 medium sized potatoes (halved and then cubed)
4 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 table spoon dried Oregano leaves
1 table spoon dried Dill weed
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. ground oregano
1/2 tsp. ground Thyme
Koser salt to taste (Approximately. 1tsp.)
Ground pepper (Approximately 1 tsp.)
900ml of either chicken or vegetable broth
3 to 4 cups of water

In a large cooking pot heat up the oil and butter on high heat till the butter has melted and starts to bubble.
Add the onions let them cook till slightly tender, then add the celery, carrots and green beans let them cook for about 2 to 3 minutes. Then add the chopped garlic let is cook for another 2 minutes to get the flavour of the garlic throughout the other ingredients. Sprinkle the kosher salt and some fresh ground pepper in and stir well.

Add the can of crushed tomatoes, the prepared broth and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Add all the spices and stir in well. After about 10 minutes add the potatoes and mushrooms. If you feel there isn't enough liquid you can add the last cup of water, bring to boil and let simmer for about 30 minutes. Let it reduce to bring out the flavour. Taste as you let it simmer, add salt and pepper again if needed. Then it is ready to serve.

Enjoy