Description
French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the deep flavors of tender beef short ribs and sweet caramelized onions, all topped with gooey melted Gruyère cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this soul-warming soup is not only easy to make but also promises to impress your guests with its rich aroma and satisfying taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg