bouillon

Savory liquid base

Bouillon is a clear, thin broth made by simmering meat, bones, or vegetables in water.

It serves as a base for soups and sauces or is consumed on its own as a light, warm drink.

Bouillon cubes or powder dissolve in hot water to create instant broth: She added a bouillon cube to the rice for extra flavor.

broth

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  • brothClear simmered meat liquid
  • soupCooked liquid dish
  • liquidFree-flowing substance

clear · simmering · pot · warm · hot · sipping · nourishing · aromatic · seasoned · homemade

cooking

base

Supporting bottom structure

deglazing · poaching · braising · blanching · risotto · gravy · sauce · mirepoix · aromatics · bones

umami

savory

Appetizing, not sweet

depth · meaty · Bovril · Marmite · Vegemite · Maggi · dashi · miso · kombu · anchovy

cultural

pot-au-feu

French boiled beef dinner

Japanese · Latino · Indian · pho · Vietnamese · sup · Knorr · tom yum

Categories
Opposites
liquid consistency

bouillonstew

Slow-simmered meat dish

chowder · thick soup · porridge · goulash · chili

culinary simplicity

bouillonstew

Slow-simmered meat dish

cassoulet · bouillabaisse · ragout · pot roast · casserole

substance/nourishment

bouillonstew

Slow-simmered meat dish

hearty meal · roast dinner · feast · meat and potatoes · square meal

Phrases
Family

bouillabaisse, bouillons, bouillon cube, bouillon cubes

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G