Description
Warm, hearty, and rich in flavor, French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is the ultimate comfort food. This indulgent dish features tender short ribs combined with caramelized onions and a decadent layer of melted cheese, making it a perfect centerpiece for cozy evenings or gatherings. Easy to prepare, this gourmet soup bursts with deep flavors that will warm you from the inside out. Whether youβre entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night in, this soup is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in)
- 3 large yellow onions (thinly sliced)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices baguette or crusty bread (toasted)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Sear the short ribs: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season short ribs with salt and pepper, sear until browned on all sides (3-4 minutes per side), then set aside.
- Caramelize the onions: In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Cook sliced onions for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Build the soup: Return short ribs to pot; add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours until meat is tender. Shred meat before serving.
- Prepare the topping: Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls; top each with toasted baguette and Gruyère cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve hot: Garnish with fresh thyme if desired and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use homemade beef broth if possible. Customize your cheese by trying different varieties like mozzarella or cheddar.