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French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe

French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe
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This French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup combines the rich, tender flavors of slow-cooked beef short ribs with the sweet, caramelized goodness of classic French onion soup. Topped with toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese, this hearty soup is perfect for cozy evenings and delivers a gourmet dining experience at home.

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 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

For the Topping:

  • 6 slices of baguette or crusty bread, toasted
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef Short Ribs: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season short ribs with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove ribs and set aside.
  2. Caramelize the Onions: Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the pot. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until golden and caramelized. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  3. Build the Soup: Return the short ribs to the pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 2-3 hours until ribs are tender and falling off the bone. Remove, shred meat, discard bones, and return meat to the pot.
  4. Prepare the Topping: Preheat broiler. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with a toasted baguette slice and sprinkle generously with shredded Gruyère cheese. Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Carefully remove bowls from oven and serve hot topped with a sprinkle of fresh thyme if desired.

Notes

  • For best flavor, use bone-in short ribs.
  • Slow caramelization of onions is key to developing the soup’s signature sweetness.
  • Use high-quality beef broth to enhance the depth of flavor.
  • Gruyère cheese melts best and adds authentic French onion soup flavor.
  • Handle hot bowls carefully under the broiler to avoid burns.
  • This soup pairs wonderfully with a dry red wine.

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Keywords: French onion soup, beef short ribs, caramelized onions, Gruyère cheese, hearty soup, French cuisine, comfort food

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