French Dip Barley Soup Recipes

GRANDPA'S BEEF, MUSHROOM, AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Combine barley and 2 1/2 cups water in a bowl; cover and let soak overnight. Combine dried mushrooms and 1/2 cup water in a bowl; cover and let soak overnight.
• Place the chuck roast in a large stockpot over medium heat; cover the roast with 5 quarts water. Bring the water to a boil, skimming any foam off the surface. Boil the roast until the foam no longer forms on the water, about 15 minutes. Pour the barley, mushrooms, and the water from both bowls into the stockpot; stir in the parsley, dill, broth, salt, and pepper. Return the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring every hour, until soup has reduced to desired thickness, 4 to 6 hours.
• Remove large pieces of beef from the soup; trim and discard fat. Cut remaining meat into bite-sized pieces and return them to the soup.

FRENCH DIP SOUP (RACHAEL RAY)

Steps:

• Heat a deep pot over medium to medium-high heat.
• Add EVOO, about one turn of the pan, and butter to the pot.
• Add the onions to the pot as you slice them and the chopped garlic.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add thyme sprigs and a bay leaf.
• Cook the onions for 20-25 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender, sweet and deep caramel-colored. If the onions are burning in spots before browning all over, add a splash of water and stir every now and then, scraping the bottom of the pot.
• Once the onions are tender and brown, add the white wine and scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
• Add the beef stock and cover the pot to bring the soup up to a quick boil.
• Place a few chunks of the toasted bread into each of four deep soup bowls or crocks and top the toast with a handful of the shredded roast beef.
• Once the soup reaches a boil, remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs and ladle into bowls to cover the roast beef.
• If you like, top it off with a handful of cheese and enjoy!

DEB'S MUSHROOM & BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Place first 9 ingredients and 2-1/2 teaspoons salt in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker., In a large bowl, mix egg and remaining salt. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; drop gently into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables and barley are tender, 6-8 hours.

FRENCH ONION AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• chop all the veggies and garlic and sauté in olive oil in a medium soup pot until just starting to caramelize.
• add water, broth cubes, and barley and bring to a boil.
• add the herbs, liquid smoke, wine (if using) and "beef" pieces. simmer on med for about 25 min, until barley is swelled and softened. if you think it's too watery you can add 2-3 Tbs of corn starch, dissolved in 1/4 cup cold water and cook until thickened.
• adjust salt and pepper, serve topped with a handful of croûtons or the slice of stale or toasted bread, and sliced or shredded cheese. broil briefly if your bowls will take it or microwave just long enough to melt the cheese if they wont. serve with salad and the rest of the red wine.

TURNIP AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large kettle until hot. Add the onions and the cabbage, and saute them over medium to high heat for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Add the carrots, potatoes, turnips, barley, stock and salt, if necessary. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook at a gentle boil for 1 hour. Serve hot.