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French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe

French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe
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This French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is a rich and hearty twist on the classic French onion soup. Featuring tender, slow-simmered beef short ribs combined with caramelized onions and savory herbs, this dish is topped with toasted sourdough bread and melted Gruyère cheese for a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

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Meat and Broth

  • 2 lbs beef short ribs, cut into manageable pieces
  • 6 cups beef broth (preferably homemade)

Vegetables and Herbs

  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves

Bread and Cheese

  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded

Other

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Slice the onions thinly and cut the beef short ribs into manageable pieces for even cooking.
  2. Caramelize the onions: In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook slowly for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and deeply caramelized.
  3. Sear the short ribs: Push the onions to one side of the pot, add the beef short ribs, and sear them in the rendered butter and onion mixture until browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes. This step builds rich flavor.
  4. Add broth and herbs: Pour in the beef broth, then add the fresh thyme leaves and bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for approximately 2 hours until the meat is tender and flavorful.
  5. Prepare for baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove bay leaves from the soup. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls, then place a slice of sourdough bread on top of each bowl. Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese generously over the bread.
  6. Bake the soup: Place the bowls in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden brown.
  7. Serve: Carefully remove the bowls from the oven using oven mitts and serve the soup hot and enjoy the rich combination of flavors and textures.

Notes

  • Use homemade beef broth for best depth of flavor, but store-bought is acceptable.
  • Caramelizing onions slowly is key to developing sweetness and complexity.
  • Be careful when handling hot oven-safe bowls during baking.
  • Gruyère can be substituted with Emmental or Swiss cheese if unavailable.
  • For a thicker soup, remove some liquid and reduce separately before returning to the pot.
  • Leftover soup freezes well; reheat gently on stovetop before serving.

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Keywords: French onion soup, beef short ribs, caramelized onions, Gruyère, French soup, comfort food

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