Vegetable Soup without bulgur roast

1 Pint olive oil 8 oz butter 2 lbs onions , thinly sliced 2 lbs carrots , small dice 2 lbs celery , small dice 2 lbs, 4 oz russet potatoes, peeled, small dice[...]

8 c. Assorted minced vegetables, cooked or possibly raw : cabbage lettece, potatoes, leeks, onions, tomatoes (fresh or possibly canned), green beans, peas,[...]