Sofrito Salsa

• 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

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.

olive oil, onions, orange peppers, garlic, oregano, cumin, tomatoes, cilantro, commercial salsa

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sofrito-salsa-116183 (may not work)