Description
This French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic French onion soup. Tender beef short ribs, caramelized onions, and a rich broth come together to create a comforting, savory dish. Topped with crispy French bread and melted Swiss or Gruyère cheese, this soup is perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound beef short ribs
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices French bread
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef short ribs and brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the short ribs and set them aside.
- In the same pot, add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become golden and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth, balsamic vinegar, fresh thyme, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Return the beef short ribs to the pot.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and falling off the bone.
- Remove the short ribs from the pot, shred the meat, and discard the bones. Return the shredded beef to the soup and discard the bay leaf.
- Preheat your broiler. Place the French bread slices on a baking sheet and toast under the broiler for about 1-2 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, place a slice of toasted French bread on top of each bowl, and sprinkle with shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese.
- Broil the soup for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, you can add a splash of red wine to the soup after caramelizing the onions.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the caramelized onions into the broth before adding the beef.
- You can use a slow cooker to cook the soup if you prefer a hands-off approach. Simply brown the beef and onions, then transfer everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French, American