French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe
A rich and hearty French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup featuring tender beef short ribs slow-cooked with caramelized onions in a flavorful beef broth, topped with melted cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 2 pounds beef short ribs
Vegetables
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
Liquids
- 8 cups beef broth
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or Swiss cheese)
Instructions
- Prepare the beef short ribs: Trim excess fat from the beef short ribs and season them with salt and pepper. This enhances the meat’s flavor before cooking.
- Cook the beef and onions: In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the beef short ribs and sliced onions. Pour in the beef broth to fully cover the ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low and cook gently for 3 to 4 hours or until the ribs are tender and the onions are caramelized and softened.
- Remove the beef ribs: Carefully take out the short ribs from the broth. Remove the meat from the bones, shred it, and set aside.
- Combine and adjust seasoning: Return the shredded beef to the pot with the onion broth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Keep the soup warm.
- Serve with cheese: Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded Gruyère cheese over the top. If desired, broil the bowls briefly until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, caramelize the onions slowly over low heat before adding the broth.
- If you prefer, use bone broth for a richer taste.
- Gruyère cheese offers the classic French onion soup flavor, but Swiss or mozzarella can be used as alternatives.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Keywords: French onion soup, beef short ribs, caramelized onions, beef broth, melted cheese, hearty soup, comfort food
