Sofrito - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium Spanish onions, cut into large chunks
3 -4 italian frying bell peppers or 3 -4 cubanelle peppers
16 -20 garlic cloves, peeled
1 bunch fresh cilantro, washed
4 leaves culantro or 4 leaves fresh cilantro
3 -4 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
7 -10 cachucha bell peppers (Ajicitos dulces)
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into large chunks

Preparation

Chop the onion and cubanelle or Italian peppers in the work bowl of a food processor until coarsely chopped.
With the motor running, add the remaining ingredients one at a time and process until smooth.
The sofrito will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes beautifully.
*If you can't find ajices dulces or culantro, don't sweat. Up the amount of cilantro to 1 1/2 bunches.