Meaning ofsoffrittoin English

Noun

1. a mixture of sautéed vegetables (onions, carrots, celery) in Italian cooking
   The Italian recipe started with a soffritto of onions and carrots.
2. fried or sautéed base for dishes; may include garlic
   To make a rich sauce, she used a soffritto with garlic and olive oil.
3. chopped vegetable mix (e.g. onions, carrots) for starting a recipe
   The chef began by sautéing a soffritto of celery and onions.