Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup. This hearty soup combines tender bone-in beef short ribs with caramelized onions, savory beef broth, and gooey Gruyère cheese for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Bone-In Beef Short Ribs:
- 2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Caramelized Onions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
Soup Base:
- ½ cup dry red wine
- 8 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
For Serving:
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Short Ribs: Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then sear them in a Dutch oven until browned. Set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: Cook sliced onions until golden brown, then add garlic, brown sugar, and thyme.
- Build the Soup: Deglaze with red wine, add back the short ribs, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Simmer until the beef is tender.
- Final Touches: Shred the meat, toast baguette slices, and assemble the soup with bread and Gruyère. Broil until cheese is melted.
Notes
- You can substitute Gruyère with Swiss or provolone.
- For a richer flavor, make the soup a day ahead and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Broiling
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
