Consommé

Name: Consommé
Yield: makes about 6 cups
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken stock, refrigerated and skimmed of excess fat; 10 to 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken, white or dark meat, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 celery stalk, chopped; 1/2 leek, trimmed, chopped, and well rinsed; 1 tomato, cored and cut into quarters; 4 egg whites; Salt and black pepper to taste

December 14, 2011

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle

If you thought consommé was for sick people, you’ll think differently after you try it. It’s deceptively addictive, a rich, clear soup with wonderful, deep flavor. There’s a reason this is a traditional starter at elegant meals; it whets your appetite without filling you up at all. You can use a food processor to chop the chicken and vegetables together; pieces about 1/4 inch in diameter are about right, so don’t overprocess.

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