1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
4 medium mushrooms, sliced
5 cubes beef bouillon
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper (optional)
In a large pot, combine mixed vegetables, oil, onion, mushrooms, bouillon cubes, chicken bouillon, salt, basil, garlic, flour, pepper and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in parsley and pepper. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a separate bowl.