Consomme

/ˌkɑːnsəˈmeɪ/
noun

A type of clear soup made from richly flavored stock or bouillon that has been clarified.

She started her meal with a bowl of beef consomme.
Visual representation of "consomme" - A type of clear soup made from richly flavored stock or bouillon that has been clarified.

Often appears as...

  • beef consomme
  • chicken consomme
noun

A type of clear soup made from richly flavored stock or bouillon that has been clarified.

She started her meal with a bowl of beef consomme.
Visual representation of "consomme" - A type of clear soup made from richly flavored stock or bouillon that has been clarified.

Often appears as...

  • beef consomme
  • chicken consomme
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Visual representation of "consomme"
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Culinary Term

Consomme is used mainly in culinary contexts, especially in menus and recipes.

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The menu features a mushroom consomme as the first course.
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Fine Dining

Consomme is often associated with fine dining and elegant meals, not everyday home cooking.

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For our anniversary dinner, we had a delicate consomme before the main course.
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Not Just Broth

Though similar to broth, consomme is clarified to be perfectly clear and more concentrated in flavor.

Illustration for Not Just Broth
I was impressed by how clear the consomme was, with such a rich taste.
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Culinary Term

Consomme is used mainly in culinary contexts, especially in menus and recipes.

Illustration for Culinary Term
The menu features a mushroom consomme as the first course.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Fine Dining

Consomme is often associated with fine dining and elegant meals, not everyday home cooking.

Illustration for Fine Dining
For our anniversary dinner, we had a delicate consomme before the main course.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Broth

Though similar to broth, consomme is clarified to be perfectly clear and more concentrated in flavor.

Illustration for Not Just Broth
I was impressed by how clear the consomme was, with such a rich taste.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Culinary Term

Consomme is used mainly in culinary contexts, especially in menus and recipes.

Illustration for Culinary Term
The menu features a mushroom consomme as the first course.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Fine Dining

Consomme is often associated with fine dining and elegant meals, not everyday home cooking.

Illustration for Fine Dining
For our anniversary dinner, we had a delicate consomme before the main course.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Just Broth

Though similar to broth, consomme is clarified to be perfectly clear and more concentrated in flavor.

Illustration for Not Just Broth
I was impressed by how clear the consomme was, with such a rich taste.
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Quote examples

Zac Posen

American Designer

With Zac Posen gowns, it's like making an ornate pastry. Then, sometimes, it's just great to have the perfect chicken soup or consomme. And that's Brooks Brothers.
Portrait of Zac Posen

Quote examples

Zac Posen

American Designer

With Zac Posen gowns, it's like making an ornate pastry. Then, sometimes, it's just great to have the perfect chicken soup or consomme. And that's Brooks Brothers.
Portrait of Zac Posen
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