Description
A comforting and rich twist on classic French onion soup, this Savory Short Rib French Onion Soup with Gruyère Toast is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy night in. The tender shredded short ribs add a depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with the caramelized onions and gooey Gruyère cheese topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Short Ribs:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef short ribs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Soup:
- 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Gruyère Toast:
- 1 baguette, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Sear Short Ribs: Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Caramelize Onions: Cook sliced onions until deeply caramelized. Add garlic, balsamic vinegar, and flour.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Deglaze with white wine, add broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer with short ribs until tender.
- Prepare Cheese Toast: Top baguette slices with Gruyère cheese and broil until melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with cheese toasts, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Consider using bone-in short ribs for enhanced flavor.
- Soup can be made a day ahead for even better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with toast
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg