French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup
A cozy and rich soup featuring beef short ribs, caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Total Time: 100 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 3 large yellow onions, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Sear the beef short ribs in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook over medium heat until caramelized (20-25 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Return the short ribs to the pot, add beef broth, thyme, and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove short ribs, shred the meat using forks, discard bones, and return the meat to the broth.
- Serve in bowls topped with shredded Gruyère cheese; broil for 5 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For extra flavor, use a splash of red wine when caramelizing the onions. Let the soup sit for a few hours or overnight for deeper flavors.
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