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How to Clear Soup Stock

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By Heidi Braley
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Clear Soup Stock
Clear Soup Stock

The next time you want to make your own soup broth, try this method for making a nice clear stock. This is not a recipe for stock, rather a method of clarifying the liquid after cooking.

From Quick Guide: Soup Stocks
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • broth from boiled meat and or vegetables
  • egg shells and whites
  • cheesecloth
  1. Step 1

    After you have boiled your meat and assorted vegetables and herbs, strain the liquids through a steel mesh strainer, and chill.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the solid layer of fat from the surface.

  3. Step 3

    Measure the remaining liquid and for every cup of stock, use one egg shell and one egg white.

  4. Step 4

    Beat the egg whites slightly and add both the broken shell and whites to the broth.

  5. Step 5

    Boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes.

  6. Step 6
     

    Strain through a cheesecloth. Store in a covered container in a cool place until ready for use.

  7. Step 7

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Mynski said

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on 12/27/2008 I made soup stock using the leftover turkey carcass from Christmas dinner with the addition of some chopped veggies like onion, celery etc. It tasted pretty good but was very cloudy. I followed the instructions given here and ended up with a beautiful rich clear stock. I found it best not to disturb the clumps of eggy stuff but ladle around it as much as possible to keep the stock clear. Thanks for making in clear.

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