How to Use mirepoix in a Sentence
mirepoix
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All great soups start with a good mirepoix, and this soup is no different.
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Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bell peppers, jalapeños, a mirepoix and a butt-load of seasoning.
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Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Thin yet meaty strands of black trumpet mushroom join a mirepoix of carrots, celery and onion and thin shreds of rabbit.
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Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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Steidle-Land recommends adding classic mirepoix, garlic, thyme, and very small amounts of star anise and clove.
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Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Keep the mirepoix the same and swap the broccoli rabe for your favorite greens—regular broccoli works great, as do leafy greens like spinach, chard, or kale.
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Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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Mains followed with braised short ribs nestled in mirepoix and thyme, alongside red snapper served with pigeon peas and bright escovitch.
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Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
18 Dec. 2025
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The bacon fat and rendered ham drippings are the backbone of this super simple savory sauce, studded with small pieces of sweet mirepoix and earthy black-eyed peas.
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Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Fittingly, the dish itself is a blend of cultures, combining French mirepoix, West African rice traditions, German sausage-making, and Native American spices like cayenne into one comforting meal.
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Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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