Consomme Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Consomme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 15 egg whites; 1 pound ground lean chicken; 1 onion, small diced; 1/2 pound of carrots, small diced; 1/2 pound leeks, small diced; 1/2 pound celery, small diced; 1 cup tomato puree; 5 black peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 bunch parsley stems; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 gallon chicken stock, cold; Salt to taste; Hot sauce to taste

Servings: persons

15 egg whites
1 pound ground lean chicken
1 onion, small diced
1/2 pound of carrots, small diced
1/2 pound leeks, small diced
1/2 pound celery, small diced
1 cup tomato puree
5 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1/2 bunch parsley stems
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 gallon chicken stock, cold
Salt to taste
Hot sauce to taste

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Some Traditional Garnishes: Brunoise-Consomme garnish with small cubes of carrots, turnips, leeks, celery, peas, and chervil
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Cheveux d'anges-Chicken Consomme garnished with very small vermicelli and grated Parmesan cheese
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In a mixing bowl, whip the egg whites slightly.
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Combine the lean meat, vegetables, tomato puree, herbs, and spices together.
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Mix in the egg whites.
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In a spigot stock pot, blend the cold chicken stock with the meat mixture.
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Place the stock pot on medium heat.
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Stir the liquid occasionally until the raft forms.
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(the liquid should reach 160 degrees F) Simmer the soup for 1 1/2 hours, making sure the raft does not break or sink.
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Remove the first cup of the consomme from the spigot to remove sediment and discard.
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Line a china cap with 5 layers of cheesecloth.
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Strain the liquid slowly.
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If the liquid is cloudy, strain the consomme again with fresh cheesecloth.
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Season with salt, hot sauce, and garnishes.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 egg whites, 1 pound ground lean chicken, 1 onion, small diced, 1/2 pound of carrots, small diced, and more.

Yes, Consomme falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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