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French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

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French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is a luxurious, comforting soup combining deeply caramelized onions with rich, tender beef short ribs, all simmered in a savory broth and topped with cheesy toasted bread.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 lbs beef short ribs
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear short ribs until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and onions to the pot. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized (30–40 minutes).
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in red wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Return short ribs to the pot. Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 2.5–3 hours, or until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  5. While soup simmers, toast baguette slices in the oven at 375°F (190°C) until crisp. Top with grated cheese and broil until melted and golden.
  6. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs from the soup. Optionally, remove bones and shred beef before serving.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls, top each with a cheesy toast, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Gruyère is the traditional cheese, but Swiss or mozzarella also works well.
  • Use boneless short ribs or brisket as a substitute.
  • Omit wine and use more broth plus balsamic vinegar if preferred.
  • For added depth, include sautéed mushrooms with the onions.
  • Soup improves in flavor when made a day ahead.

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