French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup
French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender, slow-cooked beef short ribs with sweet, caramelized onions in a rich broth. Topped with melted Gruyère cheese and served with crusty bread, this soup is perfect for cozy evenings and gatherings. It’s not just a meal; it’s an inviting experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs beef short ribs
- 4 medium yellow onions, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups high-quality beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/3 tsp dried thyme)
- 1 large baguette or crusty bread, sliced
- 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Sear the beef short ribs in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (8-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook over medium heat until golden brown (20-25 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 more minute.
- Return the short ribs to the pot and add beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2 hours until tender.
- Preheat oven broiler. Toast bread slices in the oven for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Serve soup in bowls topped with toasted bread and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese. Broil for 1 minute until cheese bubbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg