What is consommé?

by Cookthink

Consommé is a French word for clarified meat, poultry or fish broth that is served hot or cold, traditionally as a first dinner course. It can also be used as a stock to make other soups or dishes. Consommé is either thickened with cornstarch or left thin, and is often garnished with other ingredients, such as poached eggs, noodles, sliced meat or vegetables. Consommé is sometimes served cold as a savory jelly either by adding gelatin or meat bones. A double consommé is reduced in half for added flavor. recipe: Beef Pho (cookthink) recipe: Beef Consommé (cookthink)