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Soups. Objectives. • Describe the difference between clear soups, cream soups and purées • Describe the menu uses of hot and cold soups • Describe the preparation of selected cold soups • Describe selected thickening agents • Describe the method for producing a clarified broth
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Objectives • • Describe the difference between clear soups, cream soups and purées • • Describe the menu uses of hot and cold soups • • Describe the preparation of selected cold soups • • Describe selected thickening agents • • Describe the method for producing a clarified broth • • Individually produce blonde, brown and dark brown roux • • Team-produce two instructor-selected soups
Soups • I. Classification of soups • A. Thin soups
Soups • I. Classification of soups • A. Thin soups • 1. Broth and bouillon • Simple clear soup without solid ingredients • Broth is a by product of simmering meat or poultry
Soups • I. Classification of soups • A. Thin soups • 2. Consommé
Soups • I. Classification of soups • A. Thin soups • 2. Consommé • A rich flavorful stock or broth that has been clarified to be clear and transparent • Strong and flavorful
Soups • I. Classification of soups • A. Thin soups • 2. Consommé • 3. Clear vegetable
Soups • I. Classification of soups • A. Thin soups • 2. Consommé • 3. Clear vegetable • a clear seasoned stock with the addition of one or more vegetables (meat or poultry may be added)
Soups • I. Classification of soups • A. Thin soups • 2. Consommé • 3. Clear vegetable • 4. Clarification • Process of clarifying a stock to produce a consume
Soups • B. Thick soups • Opaque not transparent, they are thickened either by adding a thickening agent or pureeing one or more of the ingredients
Soups • B. Thick soups • 1. Thickening agents and techniques • a. Roux is a mixture of equal parts flour and fat (usually butter). They are stirred constantly over heat to form either a white, blonde, or brown roux.
Soups • B. Thick soups • 1. Thickening agents and techniques • a. Roux • b. Beurre maine equal parts soft raw butter and flour formed into balls. Should be done as a finishing, stir into cook flour butter will give sauce flavor and sheen.
Soups • B. Thick soups • 1. Thickening agents and techniques • a. Roux • b. Beurre maine • c. Liaison egg yolks and heavy cream used for finishing more than thickening
Soups • B. Thick soups • 1. Thickening agents and techniques • a. Roux • b. Beurre maine • c. Liaison • d. Cornstarch
Soups • B. Thick soups • 1. Thickening agents and techniques • a. Roux • b. Beurre maine • c. Liaison • d. Cornstarch • e. Arrowroot
Soups • B. Thick soups • 1. Thickening agents and techniques • a. Roux • b. Beurre maine • c. Liaison • d. Cornstarch • e. Arrowroot • . “White wash”
Soups • B. Thick soups • 1. Thickening agents and techniques • a. Roux • b. Beurre maine • c. Liaison • d. Cornstarch • e. Arrowroot • . “White wash” • g. Other vegetable starches
h. How starches work • Starches thicken by gelatinization • The starch granules absorb liquid and swell to many time there original size • Granules must be separated or lumps will form (outer granules will gelatinize trapping inner granules in a lump) • Two ways • mixing the starch with a fat • Dissolving in a cold liquid
Reduction • Slowly simmering away the liquid leaving a bold intense flavor
C. Hearty soups • 1. Gumbo
C. Hearty soups • 1. Gumbo • 2. Chili
C. Hearty soups • 1. Gumbo • 2. Chili • 3. Vegetable
D. Cream soups and chowders • Could be made from a watered down cream sauce • Name after main ingredient • Chowders usually seafood or vegetable • Usually made with milk
E. Purées • One or more of the ingredients are pureed to thicken soup. • May be strained but not necessary
F. Specialty soups • These are soups that do not easily fit into other classifications
1. Ethnic and regional • Soups that are generally associated with certain ethnic groups or geographical areas
2. Cold soups • a. Cucumber • b. Gazpacho • c. Consommé • d. Potato • e. Borscht • f. Fruit
G. Finishing soups • . Garnishing and enrichment • Use appropriate garnish for each soup • Something light and colorful • Added at end to float on top • Do not let it sink • Do not let it become soggy
G. Finishing soups • . Garnishing and enrichment • . Using base to replace or enhance stock
G. Finishing soups • . Garnishing and enrichment • . Using base to replace or enhance stock • Follow instructions on base use proper ratio • Taste and reduce if necessary
G. Finishing soups • . Garnishing and enrichment • . Using base to replace or enhance stock • Cooling, storing and reheating procedures • Use ice bath to quickly cool • Do not burn when reheating