Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast. This heartwarming dish features tender, succulent beef short ribs paired with sweet, caramelized onions, creating a rich and flavorful broth that delights the palate. Topped with crispy baguette slices generously slathered in melted Gruyère cheese, this soup elevates any dining occasion into a gourmet experience. Perfect for chilly evenings or gathering with loved ones, this cozy meal is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef short ribs
- 6 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cups beef stock
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season short ribs with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the short ribs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add butter and more olive oil. Sauté sliced onions on low heat for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in minced garlic, then deglaze with red wine, scraping the pot’s bottom for flavor.
- Add beef stock, thyme, bay leaves, and return the short ribs to the pot. Cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.
- For Gruyère toast, broil baguette slices until golden brown, top with cheese, and broil again until melted.
- Serve soup hot topped with Gruyère toast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg