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Italian Soffritto Recipe

These are the instructions for making the classic Italian soffrittoA few steps that must be followed carefully for the perfect soffritto end result!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 182 kcal
Course: Others
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup onions
  • 1 carrot ½ cup
  • 1 large celery stick ½ cup
  • 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Peel and chop the onions and carrots, clean the celery by removing the strings and cut it into small pieces.
  2. Place the chopped vegetables in a saucepan with the oil and cook for a minimum of 15 minutes over very low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, To not let it stick to the bottom of the pan.
  3.  When the onion is transparent, golden brown and soft, then the soffritto is ready.

Notes

  • Do not use food processor to save time chopping vegetables. The heat of the blender may alter the taste of the vegetables.
  • Don't raise the flame too high - you'll end up burning the stir-fry.
  • While cooking, stir with a wooden spoon.
  • The oil should not be too hot, as you risk burning the vegetables
  • Add lukewarm water occasionally or if the soffritto dries out.
  • Soffritto doesn't need salt. It is the dish that will use the soffritto that gets salty.
  • Cover the pan or saucepan with a lid so that there is always useful moisture to keep the soffritto from sticking.
  • Use always fresh vegetables.