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CLASSIFICATION OF SOUPS (3 of 5)
Hospitality and Catering
DEFINITION OF CLASSIFICATION (3 of 3)
Image showing soup prepared from a brown roux

Brown Soups

Brown soups are mainly English in origin and are usually prepared from a brown roux base diluted with brown stock, which is then cooked with the appropriate meat and vegetables.
These soups are passed and usually garnished.
Bisques are prepared from shellfish, vegetables, fish stock, wine, herbs and seasoning.
They are generally thickened with rice, then passed and finished with wine and cream.

Consomme is prepared from stocks flavoured with various meats poultry, game and fish together with vegetables, herbs and seasoning.

Image of consommé, prepared with stocks and meats from different sources
They are cooked out and strained through muslin cloth, skimmed, re-seasoned and then served with an appropriate garnish.
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