Description
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup, a gourmet comfort dish that brings together tender short ribs and sweet caramelized onions in a savory broth. Topped with melted Gruyère cheese and served with crusty bread, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or elegant gatherings. Its rich flavors and cozy nature make it an unforgettable addition to your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef short ribs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine (or additional beef broth)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 slices French bread, toasted
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, then sear the short ribs until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until caramelized (about 20-25 minutes). Add minced garlic and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Deglaze with red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Let simmer for 5 minutes, then return short ribs along with beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender.
- Shred the meat from the bones and return it to the pot. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with toasted French bread and Gruyère cheese under the broiler until bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg