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French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

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A luxurious twist on French onion soup featuring tender, slow-braised beef short ribs in a deeply caramelized onion broth, topped with cheesy, toasted bread for an elegant comfort meal.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4–6
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop & Broiling
  • Cuisine: French-Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg (2 lb) beef short ribs, bone-in or boneless
  • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup dry red wine or sherry
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4–6 slices baguette or crusty bread
  • 1½ cups grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear ribs in butter and oil until browned all over. Remove and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add more butter if needed, and caramelize onions for 25–30 minutes until deep golden.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Deglaze with wine or sherry, scraping up bits, and simmer 3–4 minutes to reduce.
  4. Return ribs to pot, add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook gently for 2½–3 hours until meat shreds easily.
  5. Remove ribs, shred meat, discard bones and fat. Skim fat from broth, then return meat. Taste and adjust seasoning, removing thyme stems and bay leaves.
  6. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each with a bread slice and heap grated cheese over it.
  7. Broil 2–3 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden and bubbly.
  8. Remove carefully, let cool 1 minute, then serve piping hot.

Notes

  • Swap short ribs for chuck roast or beef shanks if preferred.
  • Use white wine for a lighter, more delicate flavor.
  • Stir in Worcestershire or soy sauce at the end for deeper umami.
  • Add sautéed mushrooms with onions for richness.
  • Top with sourdough or rye bread for a heartier crust.

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