bouillon

noun

bouil·lon | \ ˈbü(l)-ˌyän ,

ˈbu̇(l)- ; ˈbu̇l-yən ; ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ

Definition of bouillon

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef broadly : broth

Bouillon

geographical name

Bouil·lon | \ bü-ˈyōⁿ

Definition of Bouillon (Entry 2 of 2)

town in the Ardennes region of Wallonia, southeastern Belgium population 5393

Examples of bouillon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

By the belle epoque era, however, tastes veered upscale and bouillons faded or transformed entirely, their charming interiors left untouched while their menus became decidedly upscale. — Lindsey Tramuta, New York Times, "At a Nostalgic Paris Restaurant, Food Takes a Back Seat to Fun," 16 June 2018 Add garlic, bouillon paste, and salt and bring to a simmer. — Bon Appetit, "Charro Beans," 28 May 2018 At the time, Soviet prison guards restrained hunger strikers in a chair and used a funnel and tube to administer a mix of meat bouillon, boiled grains and raw egg, Mr. Grigoryants said. — Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, "Hunger Strike Creates Unwanted Backdrop for Russia During World Cup," 16 June 2018 But bouillons and rouilles can apply to super-fine dining or casual dining. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Former Sixteen sous-chef takes the reins at The Albert," 6 June 2018 Whisk in the 1 cup water, the butter, bouillon, jar of water/flour mixture and cream or milk. — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Meat & greet: It’s time to restore the butcher shop tradition," 5 June 2018 Hmmm, a Bloody Bull (a Bloody Mary with beef bouillon) would probably be the most appropriate run-observing beverage, right? — Doug Maccash, NOLA.com, "New Orleans Running of the Bulls 2018 stampedes the CBD July 14," 4 June 2018 Add water, onion, garlic, bouillon and tomato sauce. — San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Santa Maria Beef Tri-Tip with Fideos," 2 May 2018 Stir in beer, 1/2 cup water, then bouillon, and simmer until mixture slightly thickens, about 3 minutes. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Cottage Pie," 15 Nov. 2017

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