Meaning & use

consomme

noun·Advanced

A clear, flavorful soup made by clarifying a meat, fish, or vegetable stock.

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The chef served a delicate beef consomme as the first course.

She strained the broth carefully to make a crystal-clear consomme.

A note on using this word

The clarity of a good consomme, achieved by removing all fat and sediment, is considered a mark of skill.

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