Chicken Consomme

Consomme is a type of clear soup or stock made mostly from ground meat such as chicken or beef. The key to making a good consomme is by simmering but not boiling because it will cuddle up the soup. According to wikipedia, consomme have been since the Middle Ages. Imagine how long consomme have been in the culinary world.

Here are recipes and photos to enjoy:

Egg Whites

Chicken Meat Minced mixed with Egg White

Some Mix Dried Herbs

Minced Mirepoix (Onion, Carrot, Celery)

Combine Chicken, Egg White, Herbs and Mirepoix

Carrot Julliened and Sliced Onion for garnishing

Caramelized Onion on a pan to give golden color to the soup

Caramelized Onion

Pour in cold water to the Chicken Mixture

Add in Caramelized Onion to the soup

Bring to a boil

Low the fire till simmering process for approx 20 minutes

Strain to get the clear soup and season to taste

Garnish with Julliened Carrot, Sliced Onion and Prawn Farce Wanton (Optional)