What is Chicken Consomme? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Chicken Consomme?

Chicken consomme is a clear broth. The difference between consomme and broth or stock is that the consomme is clear, whereas broth and stock are opaque. The process starts similar to making a broth, later the fat and bits are skimmed using a process involving egg whites. The result is clear ranging from golden to warm brown. The flavor is salty and umami. Consomme is classically served at the start of a meal.

What does Chicken Consomme Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. Salty foods include cheeses, cured meats, chips, and olives. It is used in almost every dish and prepared food. Salt is added to enhance flavor and offer a distinctly salty taste.

Umami

Umami is one of five main tastes. It is savory with a depth of flavor. Umami is a taste in many foods, including meat, seafood, beans, and nuts. It is both naturally occurring and created through the specific use of ingredients to create a satisfying taste. Umami is characteristic of proteins and savory dishes.

Ingredients

chicken stock

Chicken stock is made by simmering chicken bones, vegetables and seasonings, such as herbs and salt. This combination is set to simmer for 6-8 hours. The result is a thin broth with a golden color and a meaty, vegetal and comforting flavor, with hints of salt. Chicken broth is used in many dishes and is a main ingredient in soups and stews.

ground chicken

Ground chicken is made from both the lean white meat and the fattier dark meat. It may also include the skin and isn't always as lean as it appears. Ground chicken is a pale pink color and is formed into thick strands, this shape is from the meat grinder which the ground chicken comes out of when processed. The texture is very soft and pliable. Chicken should always be cooked before consuming.

egg whites

When egg whites are uncooked they have a slimy texture and are clear and translucent. The egg white surrounds the yolk of the egg, this is surrounded by a fragile, yet hard egg shell. Egg whites have almost no smell. When the white is raw it can be cooked, incorporated into batter and dough, or whipped into white peaks used for meringue. Sometimes egg whites are used in drinks.

carrot

Carrots are a root vegetable with feathery green tops and long tapered orange colored roots. Some carrot varieties are purple or yellow, but orange is the most common. The carrot can be up to a foot in length. It has a dense, woody texture that is nonetheless very chewable and non-fibrous. Its flavor is sweet and a bit earthy. Carrots are eaten raw, cooked and used in cuisines across the world.

celery

Celery is a light green vegetable with tall, thin fibrous stalks and green leaves at their tips. They are extremely juicy and comprised of 90% water. They grow in clusters, sharing a base with about eight or nine ribbed stalks. The texture is crunchy, juicy and has a refreshing flavor that is light, sweet and vegetal. Celery can be eaten raw or cooked into soups and other dishes.

Chicken Consomme Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 cup240g

cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	134kcal	7%
Fats	5g	6%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	2g	5%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	7g	2%
Sugars	5g	10%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	14g	18%
Cholesterol	41mg	14%
Sodium	286mg	12%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Chicken Consomme?

1 cup of Chicken Consomme contains 14 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Chicken Consomme?

1 cup of Chicken Consomme contains 7 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Chicken Consomme?

1 cup of Chicken Consomme contains 5 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Chicken Consomme?

1 cup of Chicken Consomme contains 1 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 cup of Chicken Consomme?

There are 134 calories in 1 cup of Chicken Consomme.

How many calories are in 1 fl oz of Chicken Consomme?

There are 17 calories in 1 fl oz of Chicken Consomme.