Easy Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 2 T. butter
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 c. chopped onions, from about 1 medium onion
• 1 c. chopped celery, from about 3 celery ribs
• 1 c. diced carrots, from about 4 carrots
• 1 T. minced garlic
• 2 c. cubed potatoes, from about 3 potatoes
• 1 c. chopped fresh or frozen green beans
• 1 c. fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 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