Clear soup is a simple dish prepared by simmering meat, fish or vegetables in water and then straining the broth. It is a popular light meal or starter in many cuisines around the world. Synonyms for clear soup include consomme, bouillon, broth, and stock. Consomme is a clear, flavorful soup made by clarifying a rich beef or chicken broth with egg whites while bouillon is a clear broth made from beef, chicken, or vegetables. Broth is a clear liquid made by simmering meat, poultry, fish or vegetables in water while stock is a clear liquid made by simmering bones, vegetables, and herbs in water.