Recipes

Aromatic Consommé with Truffle & Egg

East meets west in this tasty recipe. The strong, rich flavour of truffle enhances the taste of the clear consommé. And the addition of egg whites makes for a clear, lush soup.

Serves:
4
Prep Time:
10 min
Cook Time:
10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 Egg whites
  • 4 oz ( 115 g ) Straw mushrooms
  • 3 cups ( 750 mL ) Chicken consommé
  • ½ tsp ( 2.5 mL ) Sugar
  • ½ tsp ( 2.5 mL ) Salt
  • 2 tsp ( 10 mL ) Truffle oil
  • 1 tsp ( 5 mL ) Chopped green onion
  • 4 Truffle flakes

Instructions

  1. Stir the eggs in a bowl and set aside for later use.
  2. Slice straw mushrooms and put aside for later use.
  3. Boil chicken stock for 3 minutes in a small pot with a lid.
  4. Add sliced mushrooms, season with sugar and salt. Cook for 1 minute
  5. Remove pot from heat. Pour egg whites into soup in a swirling motion.
  6. Pour soup into four bowls.
  7. In each bowl, pour the truffle oil. Garnish with green onion and truffle flakes, and serve immediately.