What is velouté?
Velouté · French
French sauce of stock thickened with butter and flour; menus also use it for smooth, creamy soups.
What it tastes like
Silky and savory, tasting mostly of the stock it's made with, whether chicken, fish or veal.
Where you’ll see it
Under chicken and fish, and as the name for puréed soups on French and fine-dining menus.