Description
This French Onion Short Rib Soup Recipe combines the rich flavors of slow-cooked short ribs with caramelized onions and a hint of wine, topped with melted Gruyère cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds short ribs
bone-in
4 large onions
thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic
minced
4 cups beef broth
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
to taste
1 baguette
sliced
2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Fresh parsley
chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Season the short ribs with salt and pepper. Push the onions to the side of the pot and add the short ribs, browning them on all sides.
- Pour in the red wine (if using) and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the short ribs are tender.
- Remove the short ribs and shred the meat, discarding the bones. Return the shredded meat back to the soup.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, top with shredded cheese, and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the soup hot, topped with cheesy baguette slices and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For added depth, consider using homemade beef broth. Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with 1–2 cheese-topped baguette slices
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: French Onion, Short Rib, Soup Recipe, Comfort Food, Gourmet Soup