Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup. Tender bone-in beef short ribs simmered in a savory broth with caramelized onions, topped with crusty baguette slices and gooey melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Short Ribs:
- 3 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Caramelized Onions:
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Soup Base:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 8 cups beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving:
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season the Short Ribs: Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
- Sear the Ribs: In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sear the short ribs until browned. Set aside.
- Caramelize Onions: Cook onions until caramelized, then add garlic and tomato paste.
- Deglaze the Pot: Add red wine to deglaze, then return ribs to the pot with broth and seasonings.
- Simmer: Simmer until ribs are tender, then shred the meat.
- Prepare for Serving: Ladle soup into bowls, top with baguette slices and cheeses.
- Broil: Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup is hearty enough to serve as a full meal.
- For a deeper flavor, make the soup a day ahead and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering, Broiling
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
