Quick Answer
Trader Joe's Italian Style Soffritto Seasoning Blend is a 2.7 oz (77 g) dry savory seasoning made with crispy onions, sun-dried tomato flakes, sea salt, garlic, crushed red chili peppers, parsley, rosemary and sage. Existing product information identifies it as Kosher Pareve and lists 0 calories per ¼ teaspoon serving.
The product is inspired by Italian-style aromatic cooking, but it is not the same thing as a traditional fresh soffritto of diced vegetables cooked in oil. This guide uses the product's verified ingredient list rather than assuming celery, carrot or other traditional soffritto components are present.
Verified Ingredients
Crispy Onions, Sun-Dried Tomato Flakes, Sea Salt, Garlic, Crushed Red Chili Peppers, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage.
Review the current physical container for the authoritative ingredient and allergen information.
Flavor Profile
The blend combines savory onion and garlic, concentrated tomato, herbs and mild chile heat. Because it includes sea salt, account for that when seasoning the rest of the dish.
How to Use It
- Stir into tomato or cream-based pasta sauces
- Add to soups and stews
- Use in risotto, beans or lentils
- Sprinkle over roasted vegetables
- Add to braising liquids or pan sauces
- Mix with olive oil for dipping or cooking
When starting a sauce or soup, the blend can be added to oil briefly to soften the dried ingredients and release aroma. Use moderate heat and avoid scorching the dried onion or herbs.
How It Differs From Fresh Soffritto
Traditional Italian soffritto commonly refers to fresh aromatic vegetables slowly cooked in fat. This Trader Joe's product is a dry seasoning blend with its own verified ingredient list. It can provide savory tomato-onion-herb flavor conveniently, but HIOOL does not describe it as nutritionally, texturally or culinarily identical to fresh soffritto.
Nutrition and Dietary Labels
Existing product information lists a serving size of ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) and 0 calories per serving, and identifies the product as Kosher Pareve. “0 calories” at the labeled serving size does not mean unlimited use has no nutritional contribution; use the current Nutrition Facts and recipe needs.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from moisture and steam. Use the best-by information on the current container instead of a generic multi-year shelf-life estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the ingredients?
Crispy onions, sun-dried tomato flakes, sea salt, garlic, crushed red chili peppers, parsley, rosemary and sage.
Does it contain carrot or celery?
They are not part of the verified ingredient list currently available to HIOOL. Check the current physical package for the authoritative formulation.
Is this the same as fresh soffritto?
No. It is a dry Italian-style seasoning blend inspired by aromatic cooking, not a prepared fresh vegetable soffritto.
Does it contain salt?
Yes. Sea salt is in the verified ingredient list.
Is it Kosher?
Existing product information identifies it as Kosher Pareve.
What size is the container?
2.7 oz (77 g).
Where can I request it?
View Trader Joe's Italian Style Soffritto Seasoning Blend for current HIOOL availability.
Is HIOOL affiliated with Trader Joe's?
No. HIOOL is an independent personal shopping and order-fulfillment service and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by or authorized by Trader Joe's.
Bottom Line
This is a 2.7 oz dry blend centered on crispy onion, sun-dried tomato, garlic, herbs, chile and salt. It is useful as a convenient savory seasoning, but it should not be described as a complete replica of traditional fresh soffritto or assigned ingredients that are not on its verified label.