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French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe

French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe
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A rich and flavorful French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup that combines tender, slow-cooked beef short ribs with caramelized onions, topped with toasted baguette slices and melted Gruyère cheese for a comforting and decadent meal.

Ingredients

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Beef and Broth

  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Fats and Oils

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Garnish and Toppings

  • 6 slices of baguette or crusty bread, toasted
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef short ribs and sear until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. Caramelize Onions: In the same pot, melt unsalted butter. Add thinly sliced onions and cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes until they are golden brown and caramelized. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Return the seared short ribs to the pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and fresh thyme leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer gently for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
  4. Shred the Meat: Remove the short ribs from the pot and shred the meat from the bones, discarding bones and excess fat. Return the shredded beef to the soup and stir to combine.
  5. Prepare for Broiling: Preheat the broiler. Ladle the hot soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each bowl with toasted baguette slices and a generous amount of shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese.
  6. Bake the Cheese: Place the bowls under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Serve: Carefully remove from the oven and serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh thyme leaves for a fragrant finish.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use homemade beef broth.
  • To save time, caramelize onions a day ahead and refrigerate.
  • Gruyère cheese melts beautifully, but Swiss cheese or a mix can be used as alternatives.
  • Use oven-safe bowls to prevent cracking during broiling.
  • Removing excess fat from the shredded meat can make the soup less greasy.

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Keywords: French Onion Soup, Beef Short Rib Soup, Slow Cooked Soup, Comfort Food, French Cuisine, Gruyère Cheese Soup

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