Craig Claiborne's Consomme Recipe

Name: Craig Claiborne's Consomme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 pounds meaty beef bones; 6 quarts water; 40 black peppercorns; 2 cups coarsely chopped carrots; 4 cups coarsely chopped, well-rinsed leeks; 2 cups coarsely chopped celery; 2 whole cloves; 4 sprigs parsley; 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

8 pounds meaty beef bones
6 quarts water
40 black peppercorns
2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
4 cups coarsely chopped, well-rinsed leeks
2 cups coarsely chopped celery
2 whole cloves
4 sprigs parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 bay leaves

1
Put bones in kettle and add cold water to cover.
2
Bring to boil and simmer 1 minute.
3
Drain well.
4
Rinse bones under cold water and when thoroughly chilled, return to clean kettle.
5
Add six quarts of water, peppercorns, carrots, leeks and celery.
6
Tie cloves, parsley, thyme sprigs and bay leaves into bundle and add.
7
Bring to boil and simmer uncovered for 5 hours.
8
Strain, discard solids and skim off fat.

2651

kcal

Calories

154

Fat

Carbs

249

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 pounds meaty beef bones, 6 quarts water, 40 black peppercorns, 2 cups coarsely chopped carrots, and more.

Yes, Craig Claiborne's 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.

Craig Claiborne's Consomme

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