Definition
A crystal-clear soup made by clarifying stock with a protein raft, resulting in a liquid so transparent you can read through it. The soup that proves you have monk-like patience and impeccable technique.
Also: A crystal-clear, intensely flavorful broth that's been clarified to the point of transparency, making it the overachiever of the soup world. Created by reducing meat or vegetable stock and using egg whites to trap impurities, it's what happens when regular broth goes to finishing school. Served hot as soup or chilled as jelly, because fancy people like options.
Example Usage
The consommé was so clear, you could see the delicate vegetables resting at the bottom of the bowl.
Origin
French, from 'consommer' meaning 'to complete' or 'to finish'
Fun Fact
The clarification process uses egg whites, ground meat, and vegetables to form a raft that traps impurities, a technique that has remained virtually unchanged for over 200 years.
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