Brown Rice Consomme

Elevate your broth game with this refined and nourishing Brown Rice Consommé, a clear, light soup that celebrates the natural flavors of wholesome ingredients. Crafted with a base of nutty brown rice, aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and a bouquet of fresh herbs, this dish is gently simmered to perfection before being clarified with egg whites for a velvety, translucent finish. A touch of black peppercorns and a whisper of thyme add depth, while an optional garnish of fresh parsley provides a fragrant, vibrant splash of green. Ideal as a sophisticated starter or a cleansing palate refresher, this nutrient-rich consommé is also gluten-free and packed with wholesome goodness. Perfect for dinner parties or quiet nights at home, this silky broth is pure comfort in a bowl.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 medium, diced celery stalk
• 1 medium, peeled and quartered onion
• 2 whole garlic cloves
• 1 large bay leaf
• 3 fresh thyme sprigs
• 5 fresh parsley stems
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 10 cups water
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
• 2 tablespoons (optional, for garnish) chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large stockpot, combine the rinsed brown rice, diced carrot, diced celery, quartered onion, garlic cloves, bay leaf, thyme sprigs, parsley stems, and black peppercorns.

Step 3

Add 10 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 1 hour, uncovered, to infuse the flavors.

Step 5

After simmering, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean pot, discarding the solids. Allow the strained broth to cool slightly for 10 minutes.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Gently whisk the frothy egg whites into the strained broth.

Step 7

Place the pot with the egg white and broth mixture over medium-low heat. Stir gently and allow it to come to a gentle simmer. The egg whites will form a 'raft' on top, which will clarify the consommé, binding all the impurities.

Step 8

Simmer for 20 minutes without stirring. Avoid breaking the raft to ensure clarity.

Step 9

Carefully spoon the raft out of the pot and strain the consommé again through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean pot.

Step 10

Season the clear consommé with salt to taste. Reheat gently if needed before serving.

Step 11

Ladle the consommé into individual bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy the delicate and flavorful broth.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2882.2 grams (2882.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	346

Total Fat 2.50g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2693mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 64.30g	23%
Dietary Fiber 8.60g	31%
Total Sugars 6.30g
Protein 18.60g	37%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297mg	23%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 851mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 6.4%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 72.6%