Ep 9. Soup

Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home Season 1 Episode 9 - Soup

In this episode of Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home, the legendary duo focuses on soups, one of the most versatile and comforting dishes in the culinary world. Julia Child and Jacques Pépin teach us how to make three different kinds of soups - chicken soup, French onion soup, and chowder.

First, they start with the classic chicken soup, using the whole chicken to create a rich and flavorful broth filled with tender meat, vegetables, and herbs. Julia and Jacques demonstrate how to properly clean the chicken and how to make a sachet with a bouquet of herbs. They also share tips on how to cook the soup for maximum flavor, including simmering it slowly for a long time and skimming off excess fat.

Next up is the iconic French onion soup, a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for autumn evenings. Julia and Jacques show us how to caramelize onions, which is the key to this soup's depth of flavor, and how to make a rich beef broth to add more umami flavor. They also demonstrate how to add the cheesy croutons to the top of the soup, which is the signature mark of French onion soup.

Lastly, Julia and Jacques teach us how to make chowder, a thick and creamy soup that is popular in New England. They start with clam chowder, using fresh clams and potatoes to create a silky, satisfying soup with a hint of bacon. They also show us how to make a corn chowder, using sweet corn and potatoes to create a soup that is perfect for summer barbecues.

Throughout the episode, Julia and Jacques share their insights and tips on how to make the perfect soup, including using a blender to puree soups and how to properly season soups with salt and pepper. Their warm personalities and vast knowledge of cooking make this episode a must-watch for any aspiring cook. Whether you're looking for a comforting bowl of soup on a cold day or want to impress your friends and family with a homemade soup, this episode is sure to inspire you to get cooking.