Vegetable Soup with mushroom

1 medium onion , cut in chunks 8 plump garlic cloves , peeled 1/3 cup fresh basil leaf , preferably small leaf Genovese basil 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley[...]

4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs, blend (or 1 t basil and 1 t oregano) 1/2 teaspoon ground[...]

4 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs, blend (or 1 t basil and 1 t oregano) 1/2 teaspoon ground[...]

3 cups chicken stock 3 cups beef stock 3 carrots , chopped 1 small onion , chopped 4 bay leaves 1 cup mushroom , chopped 2 stalks celery , chopped 3 cups[...]

3 cups peeled butternut squash or 3 cups acorn squash , cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes , undrained[...]