Onion and Barley Soup with Swiss Cheese Flan Recipe

Name: Onion and Barley Soup with Swiss Cheese Flan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 cups sliced onions; 1/3 cup pearl barley; 3 tablespoons dry Sherry; 8 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 cups sliced onions; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 3 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 1/4 cups (packed) grated Swiss cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups sliced onions
1/3 cup pearl barley
3 tablespoons dry Sherry
8 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
4 fresh thyme sprigs
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups sliced onions
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups (packed) grated Swiss cheese

1
Melt butter with oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions; saute until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
3
Add barley and Sherry; cook 30 seconds.
4
Add chicken stock and thyme.
5
Bring to boil.
6
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 30 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Discard thyme.
9
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
10
Cool, cover, and chill.
11
Bring to simmer before serving.)
12
Preheat oven to 300F.
13
Place six 3/4-cup custard cups or souffle dishes in baking pan.
14
Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
15
Add onions; saute until tender but not brown, about 8 minutes.
16
Cool slightly; transfer to blender.
17
Add cream, eggs, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
18
Stir in cheese.
19
Divide custard among prepared cups.
20
Fill pan with enough hot water to come halfway up sides of cups.
21
Bake flans until centers are softly set, about 30 minutes.
22
Cool flans 10 minutes in pan.
23
Cut around flans to loosen; turn out each in center of soup bowl.
24
Ladle soup around flans and serve.

1728

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

180

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 8 cups sliced onions, 1/3 cup pearl barley, and more.

Yes, Onion and Barley Soup with Swiss Cheese Flan 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.

Onion and Barley Soup with Swiss Cheese Flan

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