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french onion beef short rib soup

French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

This dish combines the deep, caramelized flavors of French onion soup with the flavor of simmered beef short ribs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Short Ribs:

  • 2 Ibs bone-in beef short ribs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

For the Soup Base:

  • 3 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp sugar (caramelization)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (flavor)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Topping:

  • baguette slices
  • 1 cup shredded gruyere cheese (or swiss cheese)
Keyword French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup