Ingredients

5 ribs celery, coarsely chopped 

3 carrots, coarsely chopped 

2 cups minced onion 

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

Preparation

Place celery in the bowl of a food processor; process until minced (you should have about 1 cup). Repeat process with carrots (you should have about 1 cup).

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is no longer steaming and vegetables are caramelized, about 1 hour.