Print

French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is a rich, flavorful, and comforting dish made with tender beef short ribs, caramelized onions, and a savory broth. Perfect for cold evenings, it’s a hearty meal that combines classic French onion soup with the deep flavors of slow-cooked beef ribs.

Ingredients

  • 4 beef short ribs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dried)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices of crusty French bread
  • 2 cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper, then brown them on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and browned (about 30 minutes). Add minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and return the short ribs to the pot.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 2 hours or until the beef is tender and falling off the bone.
  • Remove the short ribs and shred the meat off the bone. Return the meat to the soup and discard the bones and bay leaves.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter the slices of French bread and toast them in the oven until golden and crispy.
  • Serve the soup in bowls, topping each with a slice of toasted bread and a generous amount of shredded Gruyère cheese. Place the bowls under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, you can roast the short ribs in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes before adding them to the pot.
  • If you prefer a smoother broth, you can blend part of the soup before adding the shredded beef back in.

Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/french-onion-beef-short-rib-soup/