Definition

Noun A clear, strong-flavored soup made by clarifying a rich meat stock, typically beef, veal, or chicken. It is a refined, concentrated broth.

Usage

"Consommé" is a culinary term for a specific type of clear soup. It is often served as a first course in formal dining or used as a base for other dishes. * The chef prepared a delicate beef consommé garnished with fresh herbs. * For the recipe, you will need two cups of chicken consommé.

Advanced Usage

• "Double consommé": Refers to a consommé that has been made exceptionally rich and concentrated, often by reducing it further or using a higher ratio of meat.
  • The menu featured a double consommé with truffle essence.
• Serving context: It is traditionally served hot, but can also be served chilled (consommé en gelée).
  • The summer menu includes a chilled tomato consommé.

Variants and Related Words

• Broth (n): A more general term for a savory liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been simmered. It can be clear or cloudy, while consommé is always clear.
• Bouillon (n): A clear, seasoned broth, often used interchangeably with broth. It is less refined and concentrated than a consommé.
• Stock (n): The flavorful liquid made by simmering bones, meat, vegetables, and aromatics. It is the base from which consommé is made through clarification.

Synonyms

• Clear soup
• Clarified broth

Related Phrases

• To clarify a consommé: The process of making a stock clear by using egg whites and other ingredients to trap impurities.
  • The key to a perfect consommé is knowing how to clarify it properly.

Noun

1. clear soup usually of beef or veal or chicken