bouillons

Savory liquid bases

Bouillons is the plural of bouillon, a clear 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, warming drink.

Bouillon cubes or powder dissolve in hot water for quick preparation: She added two bouillons to the pot.

culinary

broth

Clear simmered meat liquid

simmering · flavor base · fond · poaching · reduction · aromatics · mirepoix · dashi · seasoning · umami

cultural

pot-au-feu

French boiled beef dinner

  • phoInformal fake spelling
  • ramenJapanese noodle soup
  • dashiJapanese kelp-based broth

tom yum · scotch broth · fumet · velouté · tonkotsu

convenience

cubes

Equal-sided solid blocks

Knorr · Maggi · concentrate · dissolving · shortcut · pantry staple · dehydrated · seasoning · sodium · MSG

medicinal

healing

Restoration of health

hydration · electrolytes · bone broth · collagen · gut health · wellness · soothing · warming · sick day · recovery

Opposites
consistency/texture

bouillonsstews

Simmered meat dishes

chowders · gumbos · bisques · porridges · ragouts

culinary role/completeness

bouillonsroasts

Oven-cooks or mocks

feasts · main courses · entrées

flavor intensity as prepared

bouillonsplain water

Unadorned drinking liquid

tap water

Phrases
Family

bouillon

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G