Eggless Classic Mirepoix
Onion, carrot, and celery slowly coaxed in butter until they're meltingly soft and fragrant — this is the kind of foundational cooking that makes everything else taste better. The goal here is patience: low heat, regular stirring, and enough time for the vegetables to turn pale, sweet, and tender without a hint of browning. That gentle transformation is what gives soups, stews, braises, and sauces their deep, savory backbone. Because the whole thing comes together with just fresh vegetables, butter, salt, and an optional bay leaf, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no binders, no fillers, no eggs tucked into the process. It's a naturally egg-free building block that works beautifully whether you're starting a Sunday pot roast or a quick weeknight soup. Make a batch, use what you need right away, and stash the rest in the fridge for up to three days of effortless flavor on demand.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion (about 2 cups), cut into ¼-inch dice
- 2 medium carrots (about 1 cup), peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 2 stalks celery (about 1 cup), cut into ¼-inch dice
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat until foamy and just beginning to subside.
- 2
Add the onion, carrots, celery, and salt, then stir to coat everything in the butter. Add the bay leaf, if using.
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