Soffritto
Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 4
Dietary Vegetarian
From Return to Tuscany
The soffritto is the base for many Tuscan dishes including sauces, soups and casseroles.
Method
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Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and gently fry the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, rosemary and bay leaves until golden, about 15 minutes.
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Remove the rosemary sprig and bay leaves and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use accordingly.
Ingredients
- 8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 4 bay leaves
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
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