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French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup
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Warm and inviting, French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is your go-to dish for cozy evenings or gatherings. This hearty soup features tender beef short ribs simmered with sweet caramelized onions in a rich broth, topped with melted cheese and served over crusty toasted bread. The combination of savory flavors and melt-in-your-mouth textures creates an indulgent meal that brings everyone together. Perfect as a standalone dish or paired with a light salad, this recipe will satisfy even the heartiest appetites.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices of baguette or crusty bread
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients by slicing onions and mincing garlic.
  2. In a cast iron pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the short ribs until browned on all sides, then set aside.
  3. In the same pot, melt the butter and add the sliced onions. Cook slowly on medium-low heat for 20–30 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add beef broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Return the short ribs to the pot and bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 3 hours until ribs are tender.
  6. Toast baguette slices while the soup simmers. Serve soup in bowls topped with toasted bread and shredded cheese.
  7. Optionally broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.

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