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soubise

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /suːˈbiːz/

KK: /ˈsuːbiːz/

noun
Definition

A type of sauce that is made with onions or onion puree, often used in cooking or as a garnish.


Example

The chef prepared a delicious soubise to accompany the roasted chicken.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried making a dish with soubise?
Sloth B
No, I haven't, but it sounds interesting!
Sloth A
It's a creamy sauce made with onions, and it's great on vegetables.
Sloth B
I should definitely give it a try; it sounds delicious!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
sauce
garnish
condiment
Antonyms
dry
plain
bland
Root Explanation

**Soubise** → The word 'soubise' comes from French, specifically from 'soubise' (meaning a sauce made with onions). It refers to a type of sauce that is typically made with onions and is often used in French cuisine.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word for a sauce made with onions — that's what 'soubise' refers to in cooking.

Visually Confused Words
souse
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