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Cream-based sauces begin with stock solutions, which are prepared by boiling raw stock material such as beef, fish, or poultry in water. Boiling is conducted in large kettles that may be operated either open to the atmosphere or under vacuum. Boiling under vacuum, accomplished at temperatures lower than 100…

…basis of many soups is stock, or broth, a rich liquid obtained by boiling fish, meat, poultry, game, or vegetables. Clear broths can be garnished with separately cooked vegetables, pasta or rice, quenelles or dumplings, poached eggs, or other ingredients. Chinese egg-drop and Italian stracciatella are enriched with beaten eggs…