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French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast

Savory French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast Delight

Enjoy this heartwarming French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast, perfect for winter evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 3 pounds Beef Short Ribs Bone-in recommended for richer flavor
  • 3 large Yellow Onions Sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with neutral oil if needed
  • 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme Dried thyme can substitute
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
  • 6 cups Beef Stock Vegetable stock can be used but will alter taste
  • 1 cup Dry Red Wine Substitute with similar dry wine if necessary
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Toast
  • 1 stick French Baguette Sliced into thick slices
  • 2 cups Gruyère Cheese Shredded

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the beef short ribs generously with salt and pepper, then sear in a heated Dutch oven with olive oil for 5–7 minutes per side until browned.
  2. Caramelize the onions by cooking them slowly with butter and olive oil for 30–40 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for 1 minute. Pour in dry red wine and deglaze the pan.
  4. Stir in beef stock, thyme, and bay leaves, then return the short ribs to the pot. Simmer on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  5. Toast baguette slices under the broiler, then top with Gruyère cheese and return to broiler until melted.
  6. Serve the soup in bowls topped with Gruyère toast and additional Gruyère if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Choosing bone-in short ribs enhances flavor. Patience is key when caramelizing onions for a sweet broth. Use a good quality dry red wine for best results and always mix in beef stock gradually for optimal flavor.

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