--- title: "Soffrito - IVU - International Vegetarian Union" description: "Learn how to make a traditional Hispanic soffrito. This easy, savory vegan condiment uses red onion, tomato, and Sazon Goya as a perfect starter base." url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/soffrito.html" date: "2026-11-05T23:49:53+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- ![](https://ivu.org/media/yootheme/cache/6e/soffrito-1792869773-6e2d1b60.jpg) [ << VFA Home ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy.html) [ ](https://ivu.org/Sauces,%20Starters%20&%20side%20dishes,%20Central%20America,%20South%20America)[Sauces](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/sauces.html), [Starters & side dishes](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/snack-side-dishes.html), [Central America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/central-america.html), [South America](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/category/south-america.html) # Soffrito by Diego Hernández This typical Hispanic condiment is a savory starter used as a base for many dishes, similar to a mirepoix. It is incredibly easy to make and versatile, bringing authentic South and Central American flavors to your cooking. ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-large.svg) Total Time 20 mins ![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-difficulty-easy.svg) Difficulty Easy ### Translate this page to your language! 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In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. 2. When hot, add the sliced red onion and tomato. Cook until translucent. 3. When ready, add the water and Sazon Goya seasoning (or seasoning salt and food coloring). 4. Cook until the water is half reduced. 5. Serve warm. ### Notes: This recipe is naturally vegan. The Sazon Goya seasoning adds a distinct flavor and vibrant color, but if unavailable, the suggested alternative of seasoning salt and yellow food coloring works well. **Serving info:** Total recipe: 330g · Yields 6 portions · Portion size: 55g | Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Portion | % Daily Value | |---|---|---|---| | Energy (kcal) | 101 | 55 | 2% | | Carbohydrates (g) | 6.1 | 3.3 | 1% | | ↳ of which sugars (g) | 3.0 | 1.6 | - | | Dietary fiber (g) | 1.3 | 0.7 | 2% | | Protein (g) | 0.8 | 0.4 | 1% | | Total fat (g) | 8.6 | 4.7 | 6% | | ↳ Saturated fat (g) | 1.2 | 0.6 | 3% | | ↳ Monounsaturated fat (g) | 4.8 | 2.6 | - | | ↳ Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 1.8 | 1.0 | - | | ↳ Trans fat (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | | Sodium (mg) | 457 | 251 | 11% | | Calcium (mg) | 13.6 | 7.5 | 1% | | Iron (mg) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1% | | Potassium (mg) | 172 | 95 | 2% | | Vitamin C (mg) | 6.0 | 3.3 | 3% | | Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0% | ### Ingredient data sources - Red onion — 150g — Onions, raw — USDA SR Legacy - Tomato — 150g — Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average — USDA SR Legacy - Vegetable oil — 28g — Oil, vegetable, natreon canola, high stability, non trans, high oleic (70%) — USDA SR Legacy - Sazon Goya — 10g — Spices, mixed, generic ⚠️ — Manufacturer average - Water — 60g — Water, tap, municipal — USDA SR Legacy ⚠️ = estimated or sourced outside the listed databases. % Daily Value based on FDA 2020 Daily Values for adults (2,000 kcal diet). 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