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DictionarybouillonClear broth
noun

bouillon

BOO-yahn/ˈbuːjɑːn/

A clear broth extracted from meat or vegetables.

Clear golden bouillon fills the bowl beside the spoon.

A plain white bowl of clear golden broth with a few fine vegetable pieces and a spoon on a simple table, transparent broth central rather than thick soup.
Etymology
bouillonFrenchto boil

French bouillir means “to boil.” Its participle became a noun for broth, so bouillon names the liquid food through the boiling process used to make it.

In context

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a teaspoon of chicken bouillon powder, a teaspoon of soy sauce, half teaspoon each white pepper and Sichuan pepper powders
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More examples

  • The chef serves a clear chicken bouillon.
  • A spoonful of powdered bouillon flavors the rice.
  • The vegetables simmer in a light bouillon.

Forms

bouillon · bouillons

Similar words

stock
Stock often emphasizes a cooking base; bouillon is clear broth or a concentrate used to make it.