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Spain: Aromatics


Sofrito is a base of aromatics cooked in oil for flavoring just about everything.

Onion

Onion

Topping this list are onions. Both red and yellow onions are used. Check out onion's "Love Affairs".

Shallot

Shallot

Shallots may be cooked whole, oven roasted or finely chopped to season "Vinaigrette Dressings". Check out shallot's "Love Affairs".

Leek

Leek

With a mild onion flavor, leeks are best cooked. Enjoy leeks grilled or in soups and stews. Leeks are a natural source of inulin, which supports good gut bacteria. Sounds good to me. Check out leek's "Love Affairs".

Scallion

Scallion

Also called spring onions or green onions, these alliums have a sweet, delicate onion flavor. Check out scallion's "Love Affairs".

Garlic

Garlic

Loved around the world for it's pungent flavor that works with every cuisine without exception. Check out garlic's "Love Affairs".

Carrot

Carrot

Carrots are used finely chopped and softened in oil or butter. This is the beginning of broths, soups and stews. Check out carrot's "Love Affairs".

Celery

Celery

Celery is popular throughout Europe and the US as an aromatic used in soups, stews, and casseroles. Check out celery's "Love Affairs".

Fennel Bulb

Fennel Bulb

For a kick of licorice, add some finely chopped fennel buld to your broths, soups, and stews. Check out fennel's "Love Affairs".