Mirepoix

Ingredients

1/2 cups onions, peeled and diced
1/2 cup carrots, peeled and diced
1/2 cup celery, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and Pepper to taste

Preparation

1
Combine vegetables in a saute pan
2
Slowly cook under a medium heat until vegetables are soft, but not browned.

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About

Mirepoix is the basis of many French dishes, sometimes called the "holy trinity." Use it to start sauces, stocks, roasts, stuffings, soups, and stews. Mirepoix can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator or frozen.

Optional ingredients include:
-Thyme
-Diced ham

Yield:

1.0 Cup

Added:

Friday, December 4, 2009 - 12:37am

Creator:

Anonymous

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