Description
This French Onion Short Rib Soup is a luxurious twist on the classic, combining tender beef, caramelized onions, and melty Gruyère toasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 8 cups beef broth
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for toasts)
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Season short ribs with salt and pepper.
- Sear short ribs in olive oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter and onions to the pot. Cook until caramelized (35–40 mins). Add brown sugar midway.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1–2 mins. Deglaze with red wine.
- Return short ribs, add broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer, then transfer to oven and braise 2.5–3 hrs.
- Remove ribs, shred meat, discard bones. Return meat to pot and season.
- For toasts: Brush baguette slices with oil/butter, top with Gruyère, and broil until golden.
- Serve soup hot with Gruyère toasts on top or on the side.
Notes
- Use homemade beef broth for richer flavor.
- Can substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese.
- Leftovers are better the next day!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Soups
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with toast
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: French onion soup, short ribs, Gruyère toast, beef soup, comfort food