Blond Soffritto Base
This aromatic soffritto is used to make Yellow-Pepper Soup from chef Marco Canora's "Salt to Taste" cookbook.
Photo credit: John Kernick
The Martha Stewart Show, May 2010
http://www.marthastewart.com/351330/blond-soffritto-base
Ingredients
- 5 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
- 3 carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups minced onion
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Place celery in the bowl of a food processor; process until minced (you should have about 1 cup). Repeat process with carrots (you should have about 1 cup).
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is no longer steaming and vegetables are caramelized, about 1 hour.
Cook's Note
If not using immediately, let cool and store in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 1 week.
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