Julia Child's Cream of Mushroom Soup | Jamie & Julia

Perfect cream of mushroom soup from the master of French Cooking, Julia Child.
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ingredients: (Mastering the Art of French cooking vol.1)
500 grams (16 ounces) mushrooms
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 white onion, chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock
1 bay leaf
pinch of thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy cream
chopped parsley on top

[Ozrichead]

I think the reason people get upset about washing mushrooms is because they incorrectly believe that the mushrooms will absorb a ton of water, which they demonstrably do not. Alton Brown showed this on Good Eats back in the day.

[annebiedenstein]

Whenever there's a "rule" about cooking that I don't agree with, I just say "my kitchen, my rules". Plus ATK did a test to see if washed mushrooms actually absorbed a significant amount of water and they don't. I think that's a myth that some Italian grandmas made up because they were too busy to wash their mushroom :)

[lyzzybelle]

Egg slicers are great for slicing mushrooms too

[HMan]

I make this soup all the time, piece of advice, add in some wild mushrooms like porcinis or lion's mane, or oysters if you can find them... Or even a couple of slices of truffles! You can even use the dried version for this without issue. Makes a lot of difference on the taste!

[amateurepicurean]

Jamie, you're very enjoyable to watch. And I think there is educational value to watching you struggle through the recipes. Its a refreshing style as compared to other cooking demonstration videos that are polished and overly edited. In the true spirit of Julia, you help to demystify the process and give timid cooks courage. So, keep up the good work.

[ZalthorAndNoggin]

I'm SO pleased you found the TV clip that PROVES Julia washed her mushrooms before using them. I'm well up for making this but it will have to wait until tomorrow when I have the heavy cream...and parsley. I'm sure lots of people have mentioned this. You bear a striking resemblance to Aaron Paul [Breaking Bad fame]. I just love you working with Julia. Fabulous combination. Keep up with the series.

[MultiJE]

I made this tonight after I received this book for my birthday gift. After the nightmare of converting the measurements and halving them, my other half said this is the best thing I have ever cooked!

[moya]

Washing mushrooms is cool as long as you use them right away. If you wash them and then put them back in the fridge, that is when bad things happen.

[HeidiLilley]

My grandma was a professional cook as well as both of my parents, I can find my way around the kitchen enough to make some decent meals but by no means as good as my family. I'm not a fan of mushrooms at all but I was always taught to wash them directly before using them. The only exception that I may consider is if I grew them myself and did it organically. I can't believe people would be so upset with you for something so silly as that. (But don't wash them and then store them in the fridge for a few days).
I totally enjoy watching your videos and look forward to seeing all that you create. Thanks for such great content.

[BlackMirrorScratch]

not gonna lie i'm starting to cook julia's recipes via you. today's cream of mushroom was a full-on success so uh. thanks.

[gerardacronin]

I’m not surprised that all the soups you have made from Julia Child’s recipes have been great. With good ingredients, seasoning and technique, it’s hard to make a bad soup. Since I got my Instant Pot in 2017, I’ve actually been shocked how good my soups are. The last time I had soup at a good restaurant (about two years ago!) it just didn’t measure up to my homemade soups.

[minicufer]

A little late, but a friend of mine worked at a restaurant and the way they washed mushrooms was to fill a Tupperware halfway with water, add like a spoonful of coarse salt, add the mushrooms, cover it up, then “shake it like a Polaroid picture🎶” for like 10 seconds. Then, drain the dirty water out and rinse quickly with clean water and dry it with a clean cloth or sometimes using a salad spinner.

[akastardust]

So far, this is my favorite episode. It's all about the ghost of Julia vindicating your mushroom care by literally appearing from the other side. 😁 But seriously, the editing is marvelous and then when the voice-over continues on, it just felt really cool, a legit emotional arc. People watch a few YouTube cooking videos and they think all of the sudden this is their area of expertise. I love that you do it your way (And Julia's) and are just like "hey don't do it if you don't want to." Only 2:35 in but had to pause to write this. Carry on.

[lisaedenshaw-krieger]

Now I want a Julia Child cookbook!! I love mushroom soup... thanks for cooking this!!
ORDER UP!!

[kenziethemom]

Goodness man... I've only been watching your channel for a few months, but having the old clips is amazing.

However, hearing the intro of her laughing then saying "bon apetit"... I had to listen to over and over and just crying (with a smile!) At every replay.

This is a go to recipe for me. Thank you so much 💓

[shannonyeatman]

OMG, I think I’m in love ❤! You had my heart when you said you wash your mushrooms. I wash those suckers CLEAN. Cause you know what they grow those little suckers in right? I just found your channel and I can’t stop watching 😅, keep SLAYING IT! XOXO

[cornishcoves]

Jamie I have been making this recipe for years; over time I have found that I prefer my mushrooms cut in quarters or eights....giving a different mouth feel that the traditional cut. I have also made a variation where I used potatoes as a stock/thickener to make a change from lovely roux base....thanks for your vlog😋

[jenniferlynn]

Here’s the deal on mushrooms. 🍄Back in Julia’s heyday, mushrooms were grown in sandy soil - hence her advisory to wash to remove sand. Today ‘shrooms are cultivated in sterilized, sand-free peat moss which is only used once - thus dispensing with the necessity of washing cultivated mushrooms. Those preferring to avoid eating sterilized peat can wash them with no detriment other than potential darkening of the outer skin. If you’re like me and don’t plan to eat them raw, such discoloration is inconsequential because they darken with cooking anyway.

Fungi such as morels must ALWAYS be thoroughly cleaned prior to consumption because they’re not yet cultivated en masse and harbor dirt and insects. Obviously the same rules applies to wild mushrooms. Also, the fins of Portobello can be quite bitter - and the best way to remove stray bits of the underside is to give them the plunge after scooping them.🍄

HOWEVER: If you intend to store your mushrooms prior to consumption, do not wash them as the moisture will promote spoilage. The price of mushrooms and the speed of spoilage has given rise to this blanket advisory to refrain from washing commercial mushrooms, which has been blown completely out of proportion.

[austinburtonNTDC]

My dude. This is phenominal content. Love this series.

[cindy]

I’ve made cream of mushroom soup, but it’s never been this complicated. It looks really yummy.