noun
- plural of consommé; clear soups made from richly flavored stock or broth
Usage: culinary term; from French
Examples
- The restaurant served three different consommés as appetizers.
- French consommés require hours of careful preparation to achieve clarity.
- The chef garnished the consommés with fresh herbs.
- Traditional consommés are made by clarifying rich meat stocks.
- The menu featured both chicken and beef consommés.
- Fine dining establishments often serve consommés in elegant bowls.