bouillon

noun

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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 Once the pot is hot, use a mesh strainer to strain the sauce from the blender into the pot. Bring the sauce to a boil and add chicken bouillon and instant coffee. — Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, "She survived COVID-19. Afterward, her mom's enchiladas were the first meal she craved," 11 Mar. 2021 Dissolve cayenne and bouillon cubes in boiling water. — Washington Post, "Hints From Heloise: Onions are easy to use when stored in the freezer," 10 Mar. 2021 Reduce heat, add bouillon base and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. — Kate Merker, Woman's Day, "Chicken Shamrock Noodle Soup," 1 Mar. 2021 To the remaining oil-zest mixture, whisk in the lime juice, bouillon, and ¼ cup water. — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, "Three recipes that take the guesswork out of braising chicken," 2 Feb. 2021 In a large pot, bring water to a boil with onion, leek, celery and bouillon. — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, "Greek Lemon Chicken Soup," 6 Jan. 2021 Pour water into a slow cooker; add bouillon (cube or paste) and stir to dissolve. — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, "Try this black-eyed pea recipe because 'we need all the luck we can get' for 2021," 22 Dec. 2020 Add water, chicken bouillon powder and Southwest spice blend and turn on soup function if your Vitamix has that setting. — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Vitamix Tortilla Soup," 25 Nov. 2020 In a small bowl, combine all remaining herbs and spices except bay leaves and bouillon cubes. — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, "Kits to make soup, cookies and more are welcome gifts from your kitchen: Labels included!," 25 Nov. 2020

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