Meaning & use
consomme
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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