French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup
A rich, savory twist on the classic French onion soup featuring tender short ribs, sweet caramelized onions, and broiled Gruyère cheese toast.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop + Broil
- Cuisine: French-American Fusion
Ingredients
2 pounds beef short ribs, boneless
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
6 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup dry red wine
4 cloves garlic, minced (plus extra for rubbing on baguette)
2 bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
1 French baguette, sliced
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Pat short ribs dry; season with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add butter and sliced onions. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until caramelized (30–40 minutes).
Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Return short ribs to the pot. Add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 2.5–3 hours.
Remove ribs, discard bones if needed, shred the meat, and return to soup. Season to taste.
Toast baguette slices and rub with garlic. Top with Gruyère cheese and broil until bubbly.
Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with cheese toasts, and broil until golden. Garnish with parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Don’t rush the onion caramelization—it’s key to the soup’s deep flavor.
Bone-in ribs can be used for more richness—remove bones before serving.
Prepare cheese toast right before serving for best texture.
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