Go Back
–+ servings
French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

Soul-Warming French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup for Chilly Nights

This French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is a heartwarming delight combining tender beef short ribs and caramelized onions, perfect for chilly nights.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 pounds Beef Short Ribs can substitute with lamb shanks or tempeh
  • 4 medium Onions yellow or sweet, sliced
  • 6 cups Beef Broth homemade broth is preferable
  • 5 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter can substitute with olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Topping
  • 4 slices Sourdough Bread
  • 1 cup Gruyère Cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Oven-safe bowls
  • Stove
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the onions thinly and cut the beef short ribs into manageable pieces.
  2. Caramelize the Onions: In a pot, melt butter, add onions and salt, stirring frequently for about 30 minutes.
  3. Sear the Short Ribs: Push onions aside, sear beef short ribs for 5-7 minutes until browned, then mix with onions.
  4. Add the Broth and Herbs: Pour in beef broth, add thyme and bay leaves, bring to a boil then simmer uncovered for 2 hours.
  5. Preheat the Oven: While the soup simmers, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Bake the Soup: Ladle soup into bowls, top with bread and cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden.
  7. Serve and Savor: Remove from oven, cool slightly, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best caramelization, take your time and ensure onions reach a rich golden brown. Use homemade broth for superior flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!