Description
Warm up your evenings with a delightful bowl of French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup. This comforting dish combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and tender beef short ribs, delivering a satisfying experience that’s perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. Topped with gooey melted cheese over toasted French bread, it’s a gourmet comfort food that warms the soul. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a hearty main course or an impressive appetizer, this soup promises to impress everyone at your table.
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 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of French bread
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season beef short ribs with salt and pepper; sear until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- Add sliced onions to the pot and cook until caramelized (15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute. Return seared ribs to the pot, add beef broth, balsamic vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Preheat oven broiler; toast French bread slices lightly on a baking sheet.
- Once ribs are tender, shred meat off bones and return it to the soup.
- Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls; top each with toasted bread and shredded cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg