Cooking Lessons Stocks, Soups, and Broths

Question 1

What is the primary difference between a stock and a broth?

Accepted Answer

Stock is made from bones for collagen; broth is made from meat and is seasoned

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Stock is made with vegetables only; broth uses meat

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Stock is always brown; broth is always white

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Stock requires roasting; broth does not

Question 2

What is a mirepoix?

Accepted Answer

A classic aromatic base of onion, carrot, and celery

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A thickening agent made from flour and butter

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A type of French broth made with white wine

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A garnish added to finished soups

Question 3

What technique is used to make a brown stock versus a white stock?

Accepted Answer

Brown stock roasts bones before simmering; white stock uses raw bones

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Brown stock uses veal; white stock uses chicken

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Brown stock is simmered longer than white stock

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Brown stock uses red wine; white stock uses white wine

Question 4

Why should stock never be boiled vigorously during cooking?

Accepted Answer

It causes fat and impurities to emulsify into the liquid, making it cloudy

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It destroys the collagen

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It prevents vegetables from softening

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It burns the aromatics

Question 5

What is 'skimming' in stock-making?

Accepted Answer

Removing fat and gray foam (scum) that rises to the surface

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Straining the finished stock through a fine mesh

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Adding salt in increments throughout cooking

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Reducing the stock to concentrate flavor

Question 6

Which of the following best describes a 'bouquet garni'?

Accepted Answer

A bundle of herbs and aromatics tied together or in cheesecloth for easy removal

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A garnish of fresh herbs placed on a finished dish

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A mix of dried spices stirred directly into a stock

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A reduction of wine and herbs used to finish a sauce