Description

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup. This hearty soup combines tender bone-in beef short ribs with caramelized onions, red wine, and Gruyère cheese for a soul-warming meal that’s perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

Bone-In Beef Short Ribs:

2 pounds

Olive Oil:

2 tablespoons

Yellow Onions:

4 large, thinly sliced

Garlic:

4 cloves, minced

Tomato Paste:

1 tablespoon

Dry Red Wine:

1/2 cup

Low-Sodium Beef Broth:

8 cups

Worcestershire Sauce:

2 teaspoons

Dried Thyme:

1 teaspoon

Bay Leaf:

Salt and Black Pepper:

To taste

Baguette:

1, sliced and toasted

Gruyère Cheese:

2 cups shredded

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Instructions

Season and Sear Ribs: Season short ribs, then sear in a Dutch oven until browned. Set aside.
Caramelize Onions: Cook onions until golden, then add garlic and tomato paste.
Deglaze and Simmer: Deglaze with wine, add back ribs, broth, Worcestershire, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer.
Shred and Serve: Remove ribs, shred meat, return to pot, adjust seasoning. Serve topped with baguette and cheese.

Notes

You can prep the soup ahead and refrigerate overnight—the flavor deepens beautifully.
Use Swiss or provolone if Gruyère isn’t available.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Category: Main Course, Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: French-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups soup + bread + cheese
Calories: 540
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 120mg