How to Use bouillon in a Sentence

bouillon

noun
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  • Stews with powdered chicken bouillon instead of protein.
    — Laila El-Haddad, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Pour over the broth and add one cube of bouillon for a stronger flavor.
    — Danielle Guercio, The Seattle Times, 31 May 2017
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil with onion, leek, celery and bouillon.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2021
  • Add garlic, bouillon paste, and salt and bring to a simmer.
    — Bon Appetit, 28 May 2018
  • Add just enough stock, broth or bouillon to cover the chicken.
    — Alex Van Buren, idahostatesman, 22 Feb. 2018
  • Stir in corn, soy sauce, sesame oil, bouillon and pepper; bring to a boil over medium high.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2024
  • In a large pot, combine onion, leek, celery and bouillon with 10 cups water and bring to a boil.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2021
  • To the remaining oil-zest mixture, whisk in the lime juice, bouillon, and ¼ cup water.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Whisk in the 1 cup water, the butter, bouillon, jar of water/flour mixture and cream or milk.
    — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2018
  • The New York version has been rubbery, as dark as beef bouillon, and strangely bland.
    — Pete Wells, New York Times, 30 May 2017
  • 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, 11 Mar. 2021
  • Stir in the undrained tomatoes, bouillon granules, herbs, and pepper.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • Crush enough of the bouillon cube to yield 1/2 teaspoon, then add it to the bowl, along with the sugar and salt, whisking to incorporate.
    — Bonnie S. Benwick, charlotteobserver, 27 June 2017
  • Dear Heloise: Want to improve the flavor of your soups and stews? Instead of adding plain water, add bouillon or broth to the water.
    — Heloise, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
  • Add 1 cup water, the onion mixture, bouillon, tomato paste, and cumin.
    — Elizabeth Gunnison Dunn, Esquire, 26 Oct. 2011
  • The rice below is good enough to stand alone, springy and rich from steaming in chicken bouillon and olive oil, with an accent mark of salt.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2017
  • Add soy sauce, bouillon, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme and parsley.
    — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2017
  • Serve remaining lobster bouillon in small bowls on the side.
    — Alexander Lobrano, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2018
  • Instead of the more traditional veal, George and Boonthanakit make duck bouillon for the soup.
    — Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2022
  • The juice, a thin, broth-like gravy reminiscent of oregano and bouillon cubes, softens the bread and aids in consumption.
    — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2022
  • The 204-page book includes recipes for make-ahead vegan cheeses and bouillon as well as soups, stews, pastas, stir fries, desserts and more.
    — Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In a small bowl, combine all remaining herbs and spices except bay leaves and bouillon cubes.
    — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 25 Nov. 2020
  • Ground Beef: Sauté finely diced mushrooms with beef bouillon (about one crushed cube per pound of mushrooms).
    — Shay Spence, PEOPLE.com, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Any number of sushi parlors might try this, but only Le Bernardin would surround the tuna with a warm bath of beef bouillon at the last minute.
    — Pete Wells, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Pour water into a slow cooker; add bouillon (cube or paste) and stir to dissolve.
    — Judy Walker, NOLA.com, 22 Dec. 2020
  • Add the broth, bouillon, thyme, sage, bay leaves, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • There were pots of seafood gumbo, red fish court bouillon, sauce piquante, shrimp and crabmeat bisque, etouffee cooking on the fire.
    — Adele Foster, NOLA.com, 9 May 2017
  • Midpalate includes a slice of orange from the acidity, and beef bouillon.
    — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 22 May 2022
  • Blend a bit of a thickening agent, such as cornstarch or flour, with a tad of hot liquid, such as milk, water or bouillon, to create a paste.
    — Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2021
  • In particular, Le says the must-haves for him are salt, pepper, and bouillon cubes, which are packed with flavor and good in so many things beyond soup.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022

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