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Easy French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup


  • Author: mohamedcherifsfaitrigmail-com
  • Total Time: 200 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A soul-warming soup filled with tender beef short ribs, caramelized onions, and a rich broth topped with melted Gruyère cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef short ribs
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crusty bread, for serving
  • Gruyère cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Brown the short ribs in a large pot over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Caramelize the onions in the same pot over medium heat for 15–20 minutes until golden.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Return the browned short ribs to the pot with beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Slow cook on low heat for 120–180 minutes until the meat is tender and falls off the bone.
  6. Shred the meat after removing it from the pot and discard bones and excess fat.
  7. Serve the soup warm, topped with crusty bread and melted Gruyère cheese.

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: soup, beef, comfort food, French cuisine, short ribs, caramelized onions