Clear Beef Consommé Elegance
Ingredients
- 1.25 liters beef stock
- 225 g extra lean beef mince
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 celery sticks chopped
- 1 turnip chopped
- 1 bouquet garni
- 2 egg whites
- Shells of 2 eggs crushed
- 1 tablespoon sherry
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Put the beef stock and extra lean beef mince in a heavy saucepan.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, carrots, onion, celery, turnip, bouquet garni, egg whites, crushed egg shells, and plenty of seasoning.
- Bring almost to the boiling point, whisking all the time with a flat whisk.
- Cover and simmer for 1 hour, taking care not to allow the layer of froth on top of the soup to break.
- Carefully pour the soup through a scalded fine cloth such as muslin, keeping the froth back.
- Repeat if necessary until the liquid is clear.
- Add the sherry and reheat.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serve the clear beef consommé hot.
Wine Advice:
Pair this refined clear beef consommé with a dry and light white wine like a Chardonnay or a Pinot Grigio. The wine’s subtle flavors will complement the delicate clarity of the consommé, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Nutrition values
Calories: 70 kcal | koolhydraten: 6 g | Eiwitten: 8 g | Vet: 2 g | Suiker: 3 g