Consommé
Consommé is a rich, intensely flavored broth that has been clarified to achieve a perfectly clear, crystal-like appearance. It is typically made from a stock base—often beef, chicken, or vegetable—combined with a mixture of egg whites and lean ground meat known as a 'clarifying raft' to remove impurities. Originating in French cuisine, it is considered a pinnacle of culinary technique and is often served as a sophisticated first course or a light meal.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Consommé is very low in carbohydrates and fat, making it a lean, high-protein option due to the meat and egg whites used in its preparation. A typical serving (about 1 cup) contains roughly 30-50 calories, providing essential minerals like iron and electrolytes without significant caloric load.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The process of making consommé is a test of a chef's skill, as the clarifying raft must be carefully managed to achieve a perfectly clear liquid without cloudiness. Nutritionally, it is prized as a gentle, hydrating food often used in recovery diets, and its high concentration of amino acids from the slow-cooked stock makes it a nourishing, easily digestible option.
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