Sofrito Salsa

Name: Sofrito Salsa
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 4 orange peppers or 4 yellow peppers, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 3 cups cilantro leaves; 1 cup commercial salsa, medium heat

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 orange peppers or 4 yellow peppers, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
2 cups diced tomatoes
3 cups cilantro leaves
1 cup commercial salsa, medium heat

Directions

1

In a large deep pan or pot cook the onion over meduim heat for 5 minute.
2

Add the peppers, oregano and cumin. Stir over medium heat for 5 minute then add the garlic and stir for 5 minute longer, until the peppers are tender/crunchy.
3

Add the chopped tomato and continue stirring for 5 minutes.
4

Take off the heat and cool slightly, then process in a food processer with the cilantro leaves. (You may have to do this in 2 batches).
5

Pulse until it reaches a coarse chop. Do not puree. Let cool and season with salt and pepper.
6

Freeze in one cup batches and use as a salsa with commercial salsa mixed in a tablespoon at a time to taste.