Pressed for time making dinner? This one will be on your regular dinner rotation when you find out how quick, tasty, and easy it is to prepare.
2 T. butter
1 T. olive oil
1 c. chopped onions, from 1 medium onion
1 c. chopped celery, from 3 ribs
1 c. diced carrots, from 4 carrots
1 T. minced garlic
2 c. cubed potatoes, from 3 potatoes
1 c. chopped green beans, fresh or frozen
1 c. corn, fresh or frozen
1 t. dried thyme
1 t. dried oregano
2 (14.5 oz. cans) diced tomatoes, with juices
6 c. vegetable broth
salt and pepper, to taste
In a Dutch oven or soup pot, heat together butter and olive oil. Add onions, celery, and carrots; sauté until onions are softened but not browned.
Stir in garlic, potatoes, green beans, and corn; sauté for another 4-5 minutes.Add thyme and oregano; stir. Pour in the tomatoes and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve.
6 servings.