bouillon
noun
bouil·lon
ˈbü(l)-ˌyän 
ˈbu̇(l)-
ˈbu̇(l)-
ˈbu̇l-yən;
ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ
: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
broadly
: broth
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Add coconut milk, bouillon, fish sauce, salt, and pepper.
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Nikko Cagalanan, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2024
In a Dutch oven, heat the oil, butter, bouillon base, garlic powder, chile flakes, basil and oregano over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until quite fragrant.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Step 3 In a large bowl, stir together the masa harina, achiote, baking soda, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of the chicken bouillon.
—Karla Tatiana Vasquez, Saveur, 29 May 2024
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine orange juice, veggie bouillon, and 21/2 cups of water.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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Nikko Cagalanan, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2024
In a Dutch oven, heat the oil, butter, bouillon base, garlic powder, chile flakes, basil and oregano over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until quite fragrant.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Step 3 In a large bowl, stir together the masa harina, achiote, baking soda, and the remaining 2 teaspoons of the chicken bouillon.
—Karla Tatiana Vasquez, Saveur, 29 May 2024
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine orange juice, veggie bouillon, and 21/2 cups of water.
—Kate Murphy, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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bouillon
noun
bouil·lon
ˈbü(l)-ˌyän
ˈbu̇(l)-
ˈbu̇(l)-
ˈbu̇l-yən
: a clear seasoned soup made usually from beef
Etymology
from French bouillon "clear soup," derived from early French boillir "to boil," derived from Latin bulla "a bubble" — related to boil entry 2
Medical Definition
bouillon
noun
bouil·lon
ˈbü(l)-ˌyän
ˈbu̇(l)-; ˈbu̇l-yən; ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ
ˈbu̇(l)-; ˈbu̇l-yən; ˈbü-ˌyōⁿ
: a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
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