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Soffritto Italian base for many classic recipes

Soffritto:The Flavor Base to many Classic Italian recipes

Learn how to make the basics for many Italian recipes: Italian Soffritto. Add depth, flavor and warmth to many recipes!
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Holy trinity, Italian soffritto, soffritto
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Calories: 77kcal

Equipment

  • 1 wooden board
  • 1 chopping knife
  • 1 vegetable peeler

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups onions finely diced
  • 1.25 cups carrots finely diced
  • 1.25 cups celery finely diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin

Instructions

  • Wash, dry and peel the veggies.
  • Dice the veg: finely dice onion, carrot, and celery usng a 2:1:1 ratio heavy on onion.
  • Heat the oil: warm olive oil over medium-low heat in a heavy skillet or pot.
  • Add vegetables: stir in the onion,carrot, and celery.
  • Season: add a pinch of salt to help draw out moisture.
  • Slow cook: sauté 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until softenedand fragrant.
  • Do not brown unless the recipe calls for it.
  • Use immediately as the base for sauces, soups, stews, or risotto. Or freeze it for later use.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3413IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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