Ep 20. Souper Soups For Supper

In the Souper Soups For Supper episode of Essential Pepin, chef Jacques Pepin shares his favorite recipes for soups that make for a satisfying dinner. Starting with a classic French onion soup, Pepin walks viewers through the process of caramelizing onions and creating a rich broth filled with flavor.

Next up, Pepin shows how to make a hearty vegetable soup that can be customized with whatever vegetables you have on hand. He emphasizes the importance of properly cooking each type of vegetable to ensure they all taste their best.

Pepin also shares his recipe for a rustic Spanish chickpea soup, flavored with smoky chorizo and paprika. This soup is a perfect example of the way Pepin takes simple, humble ingredients and turns them into something truly delicious.

For a seafood option, Pepin prepares a creamy mussel soup that you can enjoy on its own or serve over crusty bread. He teaches viewers how to properly clean and prepare the mussels before adding them to the soup, and also offers tips for making a velvety smooth texture.

Finally, for something sweet, Pepin makes a peach soup that can be served as a refreshing dessert or a light meal. He demonstrates how to make a simple syrup and infuse it with herbs to create a fragrant, flavorful base for the soup.

Throughout the episode, Pepin shares valuable cooking tips and techniques, from properly seasoning your soups to choosing the right type of onion to use in French onion soup. With Pepin's guidance, viewers will be inspired to create their own delicious soups for supper.