Description
A hearty and flavorful French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef short ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 slices French bread
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the ribs and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Add the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Allow the wine to simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return the short ribs to the pot, then add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Preheat the broiler. Once the short ribs are cooked, remove them from the pot and shred the meat, discarding the bones. Return the shredded meat to the soup.
- Toast the French bread slices under the broiler until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with a slice of toasted bread, and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese. Place the bowls under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of tomato paste when cooking the onions.
- You can substitute the Gruyère cheese with Swiss or mozzarella if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg