Name: Heavenly French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef short ribs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp flour; 1 cup dry red wine; 8 cups beef broth; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 baguette, sliced; 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded

Description

French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is a comforting dish that combines tender beef short ribs with caramelized onions in a rich broth.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs beef short ribs
2 tbsp olive oil
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup dry red wine
8 cups beef broth
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 baguette, sliced
2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded

Instructions

Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C). Generously season the beef short ribs with salt and black pepper, ensuring the seasoning covers all sides. Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then add the short ribs. Sear them until they are browned on all sides.
In the same Dutch oven, add unsalted butter and let it melt. Toss in the thinly sliced yellow onions and cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until they become a deep golden brown, approximately 30–40 minutes.
Add minced garlic to the pot and let it cook for about a minute. Sprinkle flour over the onions and garlic, cooking for another minute to create a roux. Gradually pour in the red wine, deglazing the pot and scraping up any caramelized bits stuck to the bottom. Allow the wine to reduce by half.
Return the seared short ribs to the pot. Add in the beef broth, fresh thyme, and bay leaves. Cover the Dutch oven and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is exceptionally tender.
Once cooked, remove the short ribs from the soup. Shred the meat, discarding the bones, and return the shredded beef to the pot. Adjust seasoning, keep warm, toast baguette slices, top with cheese, and broil until bubbly and golden.

Notes

Ensure the short ribs are thoroughly browned to maximize flavor in the soup base. Caramelizing the onions slowly is essential for developing their deep, rich flavor.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Soup

Nutrition

Calories: 450 kcal
Sodium: 900 mg
Protein: 25 g