Description
French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender beef short ribs with sweet caramelized onions in a rich, savory broth. This cozy soup is perfect for chilly evenings and pairs beautifully with crusty baguette slices for a delightful dining experience. Whether you’re cooking for family or hosting friends, this recipe guarantees warmth and satisfaction in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 4 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup dry white wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crusty baguette for serving
Instructions
- Sear the short ribs: Season with salt and pepper. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the ribs until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove from pot.
- Caramelize onions: In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add onions. Stir frequently until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add garlic and deglaze: Stir in minced garlic for one minute, then pour in white wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Combine ingredients: Return the short ribs to the pot with beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer and cover.
- Simmer: Cook on low for 2 hours until short ribs are tender.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves and thyme before ladling soup into bowls. Top with toasted baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg