Gut Friendly Classic Mirepoix
Onion, carrot, and celery cooked low and slow in butter — it sounds almost too simple, but this trio is the quiet backbone of some of the most comforting food on the planet. The slow, gentle heat is the real secret here: it coaxes out natural sweetness from the vegetables without browning them, leaving everything soft, fragrant, and easy on the digestive system. For anyone keeping an eye on gut health, that matters more than it might seem — thoroughly softened vegetables are far gentler to process than their raw or quickly sautéed counterparts. The ingredients list is refreshingly short and whole, with nothing processed or hard to recognize. A bay leaf adds a subtle herbal depth while the butter brings everything together into something that smells absolutely incredible. Use it right away as the flavor foundation for a soup, stew, or braise, or stash it in the fridge and let it quietly upgrade your cooking all week long.
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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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