Is consommé the same as broth?

Not exactly. Consommé is clearer and usually more refined than broth.

Is consommé a common word in everyday English?

No, it is more common in menus, cookbooks, and formal writing.

How do I use consommé in a sentence?

You can say, 'The restaurant offers mushroom consommé as a starter.'

Is consommé used in business or academic writing?

Yes, but mainly when writing about food, menus, or cooking methods.

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consommé

/ˌkɒn.səˈmeɪ/

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noun

A clear, strongly flavoured soup made by simmering meat or vegetables and then straining it. It is usually served hot, often as a starter.

We started with a bowl of consommé.
The chef served clear chicken consommé.
This consommé tastes rich but looks light.

Adinary Nuance

Consommé is not just any soup. It is clearer and more refined than broth, and less thick than cream soup. Writers use it when they want to suggest careful cooking and an elegant meal.

In other languages

Vietnamese: súp trong
Spanish: consomé
Chinese: 清汤
Japanese: コンソメ
Korean: 맑은 수프

Etymology

From French consommé, meaning 'consumed' or 'concentrated'. English borrowed the word in the 19th century for a clear, rich soup.

Common phrases

clear consomméchicken consomméserve consommé

Synonyms

broth clear soup stock

Related words

soup bouillon stock starter

Frequently asked questions

Is consommé the same as broth?: Not exactly. Consommé is clearer and usually more refined than broth.
Is consommé a common word in everyday English?: No, it is more common in menus, cookbooks, and formal writing.
How do I use consommé in a sentence?: You can say, 'The restaurant offers mushroom consommé as a starter.'
Is consommé used in business or academic writing?: Yes, but mainly when writing about food, menus, or cooking methods.