Recipe for Clear Beef Consomme 
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Yield:
6 Servings
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1 qt Water
1/2 lb Beef bones, washed in cold water
2 med -size carrots, peeled
1 lrg Onion, halved
1 x Clove garlic
1 stalk celery
Bouquet garni
1 x Bay leaf
3 sprg parsley
1 pch Thyme
1 dsh Salt
1 pch Ground black pepper
1 cup Dry red wine
Croutons
----------------- BOUQUET GARNI ----------------
2 sprg parsley
1 x Clove garlic
1/4 tsp Thyme
3 x -(up to)
4 x Black peppercorns
1 pch Marjoram
Instructions:
Instructions: 1. Place water, bones, carrots, onion, garlic, celery, Boquet Garni, bay leaf, parsley & thyme in a large stockpot. Bring to simmer very slowly & allow to simmer 3 to 3-1/2 hrs., uncovered.

2. Strain consomme to remove vegetables & seasonings. Allow to cool at room temperature. Refrigerate overnight.

3. Remove solidified fat from surface of consomme. Put consomme into stockpot or large saucepan & add salt, pepper & wine. Bring to simmer, but do not boil. Reduce volume of consomme slightly to intensify flavor & to heat to serving temperature.

4. Divide among 6 soup bowls & garnish w/ croutons. Serve immediately.

Note: Consomme may be prepared in advance, frozen & reheated if desired.

Dont allow it to boil or it will become cloudy. BOQUET GARNI: Tie all ingredients in cheesecloth bag.

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