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Lesson Overview
Broth-based clear soups are highly-flavorful, clear liquids that have been made by simmering meat, fish and/or vegetables in a liquid.
Present in every culture, classic examples of these extremely satisfying and homey soups are Vietnamese phở, matzo ball, Italian brodo, and chicken noodle. Eve…
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Broth-based clear soups are highly-flavorful, clear liquids that have been made by simmering meat, fish and/or vegetables in a liquid.
Present in every culture, classic examples of these extremely satisfying and homey soups are Vietnamese phở, matzo ball, Italian brodo, and chicken noodle. Even though these soups contain added garniture, you can always see through the clear liquid within these soups.
In this lesson, you will learn how to make broth-based clear soups from scratch. You will learn how to prepare the main ingredient and how to infuse the water with aromatics to give the soup a full-bodied flavor. Once the broth is made, it can be served as is, or it can be used as the base to build a variety of delicious soups using an array of ingredients to make them more substantial. Finally, we will teach you how to serve and also various ways to garnish these soups.
Whether kept simple or turned into a whole meal, broth-based clear soups represent the true essence of soup making.
Lesson Objectives
At the end of this lesson you'll be able to:
- define what a broth-based clear soup is and understand its characteristics
- explain the process of making a broth-based clear soup from scratch
- make a broth-based clear soup from scratch
- understand the difference between a basic broth and a soup broth
- understand the reason for blanching meat and/or bones and how to do it
- understand how to add garniture to a broth-based clear soup in order to maintain its clarity
Course Syllabus
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| 1. | Introduction: How to Make Broth-Based Clear Soup | Not Started |
| 2. | Complete Your Self Assessment | Not Started |
| 3. | Starting a Clear Soup Broth | Not Started |
| 4. | Finishing a Clear Soup Broth | Not Started |
| 5. | Adding Ingredients to Broth Soups | Not Started |
| 6. | Serving Soups | Not Started |
| 7. | Practice Activities & Recipes | Not Started |
| 8. | Lesson Quiz | Not Started |
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Practice Recipes
A few of the practice recipes you'll learn in this lesson.
What People Are Saying
 "My wife said the chicken soup I made was restaurant quality. I didn't have any Thyme so I used cilantro which we love. I will make chicken soup as a regular part of our diet now." | ★★★★★ |
| "very well done" | ★★★★★ |
| "I really like the new lesson format. It was a complete idea that was easy to finish in one weekend and gave all the basics required. I frequently forget the difference between stock and broth (when I was growing up I only ever saw stock soups being made). I made the Pho soup at the end of the lesson and substituted chicken for the beef. It came out very nice. I was happy the lesson taught me how I could substitute ingredient." | ★★★★★ |
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10 Videos|8 Tasks
Task 1: Introduction: How to Make Broth-Based Clear Soup
Task 2: Complete Your Self Assessment
Task 3: Starting a Clear Soup Broth
Task 4: Finishing a Clear Soup Broth
Task 5: Adding Ingredients to Broth Soups
Task 6: Serving Soups
Task 7: Practice Activities & Recipes
Task 8: Lesson Quiz
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