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A crystal-clear, intensely flavorful beef broth, achieved through a classic clarification technique. This elegant soup is the hallmark of fine dining, perfect as a sophisticated starter for any special occasion.
For 6 servings
Prepare the Clarification Raft
Combine Raft with Cold Stock
Heat Slowly and Form the Raft
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A crystal-clear, intensely flavorful beef broth, achieved through a classic clarification technique. This elegant soup is the hallmark of fine dining, perfect as a sophisticated starter for any special occasion.
This french recipe takes 110 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 206.97 calories per serving with 24.24g of protein, it's a advanced recipe perfect for appetizer or dinner.
Simmer and Clarify
Strain the Consommé
Final Seasoning and Serving
Add a classic garnish like a fine brunoise of vegetables (carrots, celery, leeks), small cooked pasta shapes, or savory custards (royales) for added texture and elegance.
Replace the beef stock and ground beef with chicken stock and ground chicken, or fish stock (fumet) and lean white fish for different flavor profiles like Chicken or Fish Consommé.
For an even richer flavor, add a splash of Madeira or sherry to the finished consommé just before serving. This adds a wonderful depth and aroma.
The beef stock and ground beef provide a good source of protein and collagen, which are essential for muscle repair, joint health, and skin elasticity.
When made with lean beef and a well-skimmed stock, consommé is a very light yet satisfying dish, making it an excellent choice for a low-calorie or low-fat diet.
As a clear broth, consommé is primarily liquid, helping to keep you hydrated. It also contains minerals and electrolytes from the stock and vegetables, making it a nourishing choice, especially when feeling unwell.
The 'raft' is a mixture of ground meat, egg whites, and aromatic vegetables (mirepoix). When heated slowly in the stock, the proteins coagulate and rise to the surface, forming a solid mass. This raft traps impurities from the stock, resulting in a crystal-clear liquid.
Cloudiness is usually caused by a few things: starting with warm or fatty stock, stirring the mixture after the raft has formed, or boiling the liquid too vigorously. Any of these actions can break the raft, releasing the trapped impurities back into the soup.
Yes, you can make a vegetarian consommé using only egg whites and finely chopped vegetables to form the raft. The flavor will be lighter and based entirely on the vegetable stock and aromatics used.
A one-cup serving of Beef Consommé contains approximately 50-70 calories. The exact number depends on the leanness of the ground beef and the fat content of the initial stock.
Beef Consommé can be a healthy choice. It is very low in fat and calories, high in protein, and provides hydration. However, it can be high in sodium depending on the stock used and added salt, so those on a low-sodium diet should be mindful.
Once cooled, Beef Consommé can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. It also freezes exceptionally well for up to 3 months.