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Irresistible French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup in 3 Hours

French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup
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A hearty soup featuring tender beef short ribs and caramelized onions, inspired by French onion soup flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 4 slices crusty bread
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Brown in olive oil over medium-high heat, then remove.
  2. In the same pot, melt butter and cook onions until caramelized (about 30 minutes).
  3. Add garlic, thyme, and flour. Cook 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze with red wine if using, then add broth and bay leaf.
  5. Return ribs to pot. Simmer covered for 3 hours until meat is tender.
  6. Remove ribs, shred meat, and return to soup. Discard bones.
  7. Toast bread slices. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with bread and cheese.
  8. Broil 2-3 minutes until cheese melts. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Soup tastes better the next day.
  • Skim fat from broth before serving for cleaner flavor.
  • Use oven-safe bowls for the broiling step.

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