Consomme

Ingredients

  • 8 pounds beef
  • 2-pound knuckle of veal
  • 1 small fowl
  • 1/4 cup carrot
  • 1/4 cup turnip
  • 1/4 cup onion
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 sprig marjoram
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig parsley
  • 6 quarts cold water

Directions

Simmer beef, beal and fowl in water four hours. Add vegetables, salt and herbs tied in a bag. Cook slowly one hour. Strain, cool, remove fat and serve.

Consomme is the foundation for all clear soups, each soup taking its name from the garnishing which is used.