Chicken Consomme

Yield

Makes 1 gallon.

Ingredients

1 lb Mirepoix, very small dice 3 lb lean ground meat 10 egg whites tomatoes 1 gal chicken broth

Instructions

Have the ingredients very cold prior to cooking (broth doesn't need to be cold) Combine all and bring to a simmer in a tall pot, stirring to prevent sticking. As it heats to 120-125F, stop stirring. Adjust heat until only small bubbles break the surface. Add oignon brule if desired. Simmer without stirring once the clarification ingredients cook together into a raft. Cook until taste is good - 1 to 1.5 hours, basting the raft frequently. When the raft begins to sink, it is done (assuming proper temperature). Strain the consomme through a coffee filter or cheesecloth. Do not pour the raft into the strainer. Blot the consomme with a paper towel to remove all fats