Creamy Beef, Barley and Mushroom Soup with Frizzled Onions
"Make this hearty, soul-satisfying soup, topped with a pile of addictively-good fried onions, for your family and friends, or just keep it all to yourself. Because trust us, you won’t get tired of the leftovers any time soon. ...MORE+ LESS-..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 package (8 oz) sliced mushrooms
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1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
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1 cup chopped onions
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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5 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
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2/3 cup uncooked pearl barley
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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2 cups vegetable oil
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2 large onions, cut in half, thinly sliced (3 cups)