Vegetable Soup with basil

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[...]

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

1/2 medium onion , chopped into very small pieces 7 ounces potatoes , cut to small cubes 3 1/2 ounces carrots , cut to rings 3 1/2 ounces cauliflower , only[...]

1 (10 ounce) can chickpeas 1 (8 ounce) can sweet peas 1 (8 ounce) can green beans 1 (10 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1/2 small zucchini , chopped 1 -2 carrot ,[...]