French Onion Soup With Beef And Barley Recipe

Name: French Onion Soup With Beef And Barley
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushroom; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided; 2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges (about 4 cups); 1/2 cup chopped shallots or 1/2 cup onion; 2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups sliced button mushrooms; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 12 ounces boneless sirloin steaks, cut into 2-inch strips; 4 cups water; 2/3 cup uncooked pearl barley; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme; 12 slices French baguettes; 3/4 cup shredded gruyere or 3/4 cup swiss cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup boiling water
1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushroom
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided
2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup chopped shallots or 1/2 cup onion
2 teaspoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups sliced button mushrooms
1 teaspoon brown sugar
12 ounces boneless sirloin steaks, cut into 2-inch strips
4 cups water
2/3 cup uncooked pearl barley
1/4 cup dry sherry
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme
12 slices French baguettes
3/4 cup shredded gruyere or 3/4 cup swiss cheese

1
Combine boiling water and shiitakes in a bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain the shiitakes in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid. Slice shiitakes, discarding stems.
2
Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, shallots, ginger, and garlic; saute 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
3
Add the shiitakes, button mushrooms, sugar, and beef.
4
Saute 10 minutes, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add reserved mushroom liquid, 4 cups water, and the next 4 ingredients (water through consomme); bring to a boil.
5
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir in 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
6
Preheat broiler.
7
Ladle 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 6 ovenproof soup bowls; top each serving with 2 bread slices and 2 tablespoons cheese.
8
Broil 3 inches from heat 1 minute or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

1172

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup boiling water, 1/2 ounce dried shiitake mushroom, 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided, 2 medium onions, each cut into 8 wedges (about 4 cups), and more.

Yes, French Onion Soup With Beef And Barley falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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French Onion Soup With Beef And Barley

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