Vichyssoise
a specialty soup made from fish, seafood or vegetables.
Bisque
a specialty soup that is made from shellfish and contains cream.
Cream Soup
a velvety smooth thick soup.
Broth
sometimes called a boullion, is made from simmered meat and vegetables.
Clear Soup
is made from clear stock or broth.
Base
is a liquid that forms the foundation of sauces and soups.
Nourishing Element
the most important ingredient in a stock.
Mirepoix
is a mix of coarsely chopped vegetables that is used in stock.
White Stock
can be purchased in a powdered or concentrated form.
Bouquet Garni
is a combination of fresh herbs and vegetables that are tied in bundle.
Fish Stock
is made by slowly cooking bones of lean fish or shellfish.
Brown Stock
is made from beef, veal, chicken or game and gets its color from roasting the ingredients.
Stock
is made from chicken, beef, veal or fish bones, to keep it clear bones may be blanched.