Description
Indulge in the heartwarming experience of French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup, a delightful dish perfect for cozy nights and family gatherings. This savory soup combines tender beef short ribs with sweet, caramelized onions and a rich broth, delivering comfort in every spoonful. With layers of deep flavor and satisfying toppings, it’s an ideal recipe for any occasion—whether it’s a chilly evening or a festive get-together. Plus, it’s easy to make and even better when prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 slices of baguette or crusty bread (toasted)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Instructions
- Sear the beef short ribs in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and melt butter. Add sliced onions and cook for 25–30 minutes until caramelized; then add minced garlic for another minute.
- Return short ribs to the pot along with beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer on low heat for 2–3 hours until ribs are fork-tender.
- Remove the ribs to shred the meat, discarding bones before returning shredded meat to the pot.
- Preheat broiler; ladle soup into oven-safe bowls topped with toasted bread and cheese. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg