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Consommé

A classic French clear broth that is rich in flavor and low in calories, perfect for a light meal or as a base for other dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup, Starter
Cuisine: French
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces Roma tomatoes
  • 1/4 large onion large onion, white or yellow
  • 1 large clove large garlic clove, or two small cloves, peeled
  • 2 pieces chile guajillos, cleaned and seeded substitutes: New Mexico, Ancho or Pasilla Pepper, Pasilla, or Puya
  • 2 cups broth (beef, chicken, or vegetable) choose based on preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil for cooking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small to medium saucepan, add the Roma tomatoes, onion, garlic clove, chile guajillos, broth, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
  2. Add the guajillos to a blender with 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Puree well and strain through a fine sieve to remove any pulp.
  3. In the blender, combine the rest of the cooked vegetables and the remaining cooking liquid; puree again until you reach your desired texture.
Cooking
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Carefully add the pureed sauce to the hot oil, cooking on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the flavors incorporate and the sauce thickens.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
Serving
  1. Serve hot over tacos dorados, sopes, gorditas, or tostadas.

Notes

Let cool before storing in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or freeze for 2 to 3 months. For healthy serving, enjoy with a side salad.