Authentic Spanish Sofrito Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large onions, finely chopped 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 6 cloves of garlic, minced 6 cloves of garlic, minced
• 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 12g, 6g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the onions and garlic to the skillet and sauté until they become translucent and fragrant.
3. 3.
   Stir in the diced tomatoes, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaves.
4. 4.
   Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6.
   Remove the bay leaves before using or storing the sofrito.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Tomatoes — Use ripe and juicy tomatoes for the best flavor. If fresh tomatoes are not available, you can substitute with canned diced tomatoes.

Tips & Tricks

• For a smoky flavor, you can add a small amount of smoked paprika to the sofrito.
• Customize the sofrito by adding your favorite herbs and spices, such as oregano or paprika.
• Make a large batch of sofrito and freeze it in smaller portions for future use.

Serving advice

Sofrito can be used as a base for various Spanish dishes, such as paella, stews, and sauces. It can also be spread on toasted bread or used as a dip for vegetables.

Presentation advice

Serve the sofrito in a small bowl or ramekin, garnished with a sprig of fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, for a touch of freshness.