Source: dLife

Delicately flavored beef broth, topped with carrots, leeks and mushrooms.

Servings

1 serving Beef, carcass, choice, raw , trimmed of as much fat as possible (use duck carcass for a duck consomme)
1 yellow onion , unpeeled, with root end trimmed
2 medium carrots , cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup fresh sliced parsnip , cut into 2-inch pieces (equal to 1 parsnip)
1 fresh leeks , cut into 2-inch pieces
2 medium garlic cloves , crushed
1 oz fresh ginger root , peeled and sliced
1 tbsp black pepper , whole peppercorns
1 tsp ground thyme , dried or 4-6 springs fresh thyme
1 cup fresh cilantro , leaves and stems separated (equal to 1 bunch)
1 fresh carrots (for garnish)
1 fresh leeks , halved lengthwise (for garnish)
4 oz fresh mushrooms , thinly sliced (equal to 4-6 mushrooms)
1 pinch soy sauce
2 fresh green onions , sliced
4 oz fresh watercress, chopped
1 pinch black pepper

1 Place the duck, onion, carrots, parsnip, leek, and garlic in a large, heavy pan or flameproof casserole.
2 Add the ginger, peppercorns, thyme and cilantro stems, cover with cold water and bring to boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
3 Strain through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a bowl, discarding the bones and vegetables. Cool and chill overnight. Skim off any congealed fat and blot the surface with paper towels.
4 To make the garnish, cut the carrot and leek into 2-inch pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise in thin slices, stack and slice into thin julienne strips. Place in a large pan with the sliced mushrooms.
5 Pour over stock and add a few dashes of soy sauce and some pepper. Bring to boil over a medium-high heat, skimming any foam that rises to the surface. Adjust the seasoning. Stir in scallions and watercress or Chinese cabbage.
6 Ladle into warm bowls and sprinkle with cilantro leaves before serving.

The negligible nutrients that come from the carcass and discarded vegetables have not been included in the Nutrition Facts. If sodium or fat are concerns for you, consider that the actual numbers are slightly higher than you see.