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French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

This comforting soup combines tender beef short ribs and caramelized onions in a rich broth, topped with melted cheese on toasted baguette slices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef short ribs Choose well-marbled meat for the best flavor.
  • 4 large onions, sliced Yellow or sweet onions work well.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth Use good-quality broth for the best taste.
  • 1 cup red wine Adds depth to the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 each bay leaves
  • 1 large baguette, sliced For topping.
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded Traditional cheese topping.
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded For melting on top.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sear the beef short ribs in a large pot over medium heat until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook until soft and caramelized, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and red wine to the pot, allowing it to simmer for a few minutes.
  4. Stir in beef broth, thyme, bay leaves, and return the seared short ribs to the pot.
Cooking
  1. Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, until the beef is tender.
Serving
  1. Serve the soup hot in bowls, topping with toasted baguette slices and melted cheese, if desired.

Notes

Take your time caramelizing the onions; it enhances their flavor. Use high-quality ingredients for the best results. Don't skip the cheese topping for the authentic experience.