Description
French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is a cozy, heartwarming dish perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and savory soup features tender beef short ribs simmered with sweet caramelized onions in a flavorful broth. Topped with gooey Gruyère cheese and served over toasted baguette slices, it promises to impress your family and friends with its comforting taste and aroma. Enjoy this gourmet-style soup that’s surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 3 large yellow onions, sliced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef short ribs on all sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook over medium-low heat until caramelized (about 25-30 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up browned bits; simmer until reduced by half.
- Return short ribs to the pot, add beef broth and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours until meat is tender.
- While soup simmers, toast baguette slices lightly.
- Serve soup in oven-safe bowls topped with toasted baguette slices and Gruyère cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, consider adding minced garlic when caramelizing onions. - Swap out beef short ribs for brisket or chuck roast if preferred. - Add vegetables like carrots or celery for extra nutrition.