soubise

American  

[soo-beez] / suˈbiz /

noun

1. a brown or white sauce containing strained or puréed onions and served with meat.

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soubise British  

/ suːˈbiːz /

noun

1. Also called: soubise sauce.  a purée of onions mixed into a thick white sauce and served over eggs, fish, etc

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Etymology

Origin of soubise

1770–80; < French, named after Prince Charles Soubise (1715–87), marshal of France

Example Sentences

Charbel's dish is immediately striking, featuring onions with an onion soubise between each layer, as well as an onion mousse ...

From Salon • Mar. 10, 2023

A swoosh of carrot soubise rimmed an impressive sablefish fillet, while charred lemon brightened its entourage of baby artichokes, onions and potatoes.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2018

Yes, you’re cooking at home, whoever you are, but Pomeroy is having you cook things such as hazelnut and wild mushroom pâté, lacquered duck confit and duchess potatoes with smoked onion soubise.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2016

The result: smothered rabbit toast with bacon lardons, shallot soubise, mushrooms, collards and mustard.

From Washington Post

With Sauces.—When roasted, serve with the following sauces: soubise, tarragon, oyster, tomato, and Provençale.

From Hand-Book of Practical Cookery for Ladies and Professional Cooks by Blot, Pierre