Homemade Pantry Sofrito

If you’ve ever wished you could bottle up flavor and just drop it into your meals on busy days, let me introduce you to one of my secret weapons: homemade sofrito. This vibrant, fragrant blend of peppers, onions, garlic, and herbs is the base for so many delicious dishes—especially in Latin and Caribbean cooking—but I promise, once you try it, you’ll want to stir it into everything.

Think of sofrito as that best friend in the kitchen who makes everything better without needing the spotlight. I make a big batch, freeze it in portions, and it’s like flavor on demand. Whether you’re new to it or grew up with a version in your family kitchen, this recipe is simple, customizable, and totally worth having on hand. Let’s get into it!

1 head garlic, peeled

2 medium onions, peeled

5 sweet peppers

1 red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded

2 green bell peppers, stemmed and seeded

2 large tomatoes

1 bunch cilantro leaves

1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoon white vinegar

2 tablespoons Mexican oregano

Blend in a food processor or blender. Then, put a freezer safe container, add use as needed. Add it to taco “meat”, stews, soups, rice dishes or more. It is so flavorful. Enjoy!

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