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French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup for Ultimate Comfort Enjoyment

Experience the delicious French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup, a cozy dish that combines savory beef and sweet caramelized onions, perfect for comfort dining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral oil
  • 3-4 pounds Beef Short Ribs lean beef chuck can be substituted
  • 3-4 large Onions preferably yellow or sweet
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Beef Broth or chicken broth for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme can substitute with oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Topping
  • 4 slices French Bread or gluten-free bread
  • 1 cup Swiss or Gruyère Cheese to taste

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Steps
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Season the beef short ribs with salt and pepper and sear them for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
  3. Caramelize the onions in the pot, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes until deeply caramelized.
  4. Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Incorporate broth, balsamic vinegar, thyme, bay leaf, and seared short ribs into the pot.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  7. Toast the French bread under the broiler for about 2-3 minutes until golden.
  8. Shred the short ribs, return the meat to the soup, and mix well.
  9. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toasted bread and cheese, and broil until cheese is melted.
  10. Serve the soup hot and enjoy your cozy meal!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Caramelizing the onions slowly enhances sweetness. Store soup base separately from bread and cheese to maintain freshness.

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