Garnished Consommes and Clear Soups

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By Auguste Escoffier

Published 1903

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The thickening of soups with tapioca is often indicated for Consommés and the result gives an acceptable consistency, the procedure is, however, entirely optional. If a Consommé is thickened with tapioca it should be cooked very carefully then strained through a clean cloth. The addition of Pluches of chervil although recommended, is also optional.

All the following proportions are for 10 persons unless otherwise stated.