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French Onion Short Rib Soup: Discover Cozy Comfort!

French Onion Short Rib Soup
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French Onion Short Rib Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food that combines tender beef short ribs with caramelized onions and topped with melted Gruyère cheese for a hearty winter dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in or boneless)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp flour (for thickening)
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
  • French bread or baguette slices, toasted
  • Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef short ribs on all sides until browned—about 3–4 minutes per side.
  2. Remove the ribs and set aside. In the same pot, melt butter and add sliced onions and brown sugar. Cook low and slow for 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat onions, then pour in a splash of broth to deglaze the pot.
  4. Add back the short ribs, pour in remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours, until ribs are buttery tender.
  5. Remove ribs, shred meat off the bone, then return to soup. Ladle soup into bowls, top with cheese and toasted bread, then broil or torch the top for that melty goodness. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

  • For best results, use bone-in short ribs for more flavor.
  • Adjust the level of salt and pepper according to personal taste.
  • Can substitute Gruyère with Swiss cheese if preferred.

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