Beef Consomme
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 20 minutes 45 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
12 oz boneless shin of beef 2 medium carrots 2 stalks celery
2 small leeks 2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped 3 egg whites
6 cups beef stock salt and pepper 1 medium carrot, extra, cut into fine strips
1 small leek, extra, cut into strips



1 Trim meat of excess fat. Chop meat finely, or grind in a food processoer. Finely chop the carrots, celery and leeks. Place in a large pan with tomato, meat and egg whites; mix thoroughly.
2 Heat stock until just warm; season with salt and pepper to taste. Gradually add stock to the meat and vegetable mixture, whisking continuously over medium heat. Continue whisking for about 10 minutes, bringing mixture slowly to boil. Reduce heat. Using a large spoon, make a hole in layer of froth floating on top of stock. Simmer gently, uncovered, for 35 minutes; do not stir. Place a damp kitchen towel or a double layer of fine muslin or cheesecloth into a large strainer. Strain the liquid into a large, clen pan. Taste and add extra salt, if desired. Reheat and serve. Garnish with fine stips of carrot and leek (added at the last minute so as not to cloud the consomme).

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