https://www.copymethat.com/r/RTxOSkb7H/jellied-beet-and-onion-consomme/
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RTxOSkb7H
2024-05-18 19:00:47
Jellied Beet and Onion Consomme
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A jellied soup served solidly jellied is not attractive. This one is just barely jelled, which is the way madrilene and similar soups should be served.
Servings: 6
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 quart beef stock
- 3 leeks, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 medium onions, quartered
- 6 peppercorns
- 6 large beets
- 3 egg whites and shells
- 1 envelope plus 1 teaspoon plain gelatin, dissolved in ΒΌ cup cold water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
Steps
- Place beef stock in a saucepan and add leeks, celery, onion, peppercorns, beets, egg whites, and shells. Simmer 1 hour, or until beets are cooked.
- Strain through cheesecloth into stainless steel bowl. Reserve beets. Remove fat from surface.
- Add dissolved gelatin. Taste for seasoning.
- Peel beets and cut into julienne strips. Add to consomme.
- Place the bowl in a larger vessel filled with ice and chill, stirring constantly, until consomme jells lightly (or chill in refrigerator, stirring often).
- Serve in individual bowls. Garnish each serving with a tablespoon of sour cream.