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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Condensed into bouillon, caring about teens is my life’s mission.
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Cyndy Etler, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
Bring chicken broth, bouillon, and pepper to a boil in a large saucepan over high.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Layered and surprising—flavors of lava cake juxtaposed with bouillon, mint, Dorp licorice and molasses.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Return pureed vegetables to same saucepan; stir in 3 cups water, masa harina, bouillon granules, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
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Cyndy Etler, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2025
Bring chicken broth, bouillon, and pepper to a boil in a large saucepan over high.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025
Layered and surprising—flavors of lava cake juxtaposed with bouillon, mint, Dorp licorice and molasses.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Return pureed vegetables to same saucepan; stir in 3 cups water, masa harina, bouillon granules, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
—Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025
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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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