description Consommé Overview
Consommé is a clear soup made by clarifying a richly flavored stock or broth. In the classical method, egg whites help collect fat, proteins, and other suspended particles, leaving a transparent liquid with concentrated flavor. Beef and veal are traditional bases, although chicken, fish, game, and other variations are also recognized in French culinary practice.
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What is consommé?
Consommé is a clear soup made by clarifying a richly flavored stock or broth. The finished liquid is transparent but concentrated because suspended particles and much of the fat have been removed.
How is consommé clarified?
In the classical method, egg whites are mixed into the cold or warming stock to form a raft that traps proteins, fat, and other particles. The clear broth is then carefully strained so the raft is not broken.
What meats are traditionally used for consommé?
Beef and veal are traditional bases, although chicken and other stocks can also be clarified. The choice of stock controls the main flavor of the finished soup.
How is consommé different from ordinary broth?
Broth is usually served with more visible particles and a less polished appearance, while consommé is clarified until clear. Consommé also tends to taste especially intense because it starts with a rich stock.
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