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Mirepoix or Vegetables for Soup or Stew

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Mirepoix is a traditional cooking technique in French cuisine. It is a flavor base used for soups and stews and is made from diced vegetables that are cooked (usually with butter, oil or another type of fat) for an extended time over low heat, without browning the vegetables. It is not sautéed because the intention is to sweeten, rather than caramelize the ingredients.