soffritto

/soʊfriˈtoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A mixture of chopped onions, carrots, celery, and sometimes garlic, used as a flavor base for sauces and soups, especially in Italian cooking.

“The chef began by sautéing the soffritto in olive oil before adding the rest of the ingredients.”

Synonyms

  • flavour base
  • mirepoix

Antonyms

  • garnish