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puree

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pjʊˈɹeɪ// UK //pjˈɔːɹeɪ// puree

n. a thick soup or sauce made by blending vegetables, meat, or other ingredients until they are smooth. You usually make it by boiling the food first and then using a blender.

n. a thick soup or sauce made by blending cooked food into a smooth consistency. Often used in culinary contexts to describe the texture of a dish.


SIMPLE

The chef served a creamy carrot puree with the roast.

CONTEXTUAL

After boiling the potatoes until they were soft, the kitchen staff blended them into a smooth puree for the evening's menu.

COMPLEX

The restaurant's signature dish features a velvety spinach puree that serves as a rich base for the grilled scallops and saffron risotto.

Synonyms
Origin

Borrowed from French purée.

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