French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup -

French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

Ingredients

For the Soup:

2 lbs beef short ribs

Salt & black pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)

1 bay leaf

½ cup dry white wine (optional but recommended)

6 cups beef broth

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

For the Topping:

1½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional, for extra melt)

Fresh parsley, chopped

For Serving:

Crusty bread or dinner rolls

Instructions

1. Brown the Short Ribs:

Season the short ribs generously with salt and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs on all sides until deeply browned. Remove the ribs from the pot and set them aside.

2. Caramelize the Onions:

Add sliced onions to the pot. Cook over medium heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

3. Build the Flavor:

Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.

Deglaze the pot with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.

4. Simmer the Soup:

Return the short ribs to the pot.

Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 2 to 2½ hours, until the beef is fork-tender.

5. Shred the Beef:

Remove short ribs from the soup. Shred the meat, discard the bones, and return the beef to the soup. Taste and adjust seasoning.

6. Cheesy Finish:

Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls.

Top each bowl with shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese, and if desired, shredded mozzarella for extra melt.

Broil the bowls for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.

7. Serve:

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread or rolls on the side.

Enjoy your delicious French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup! Whether it's for a cozy night in or a special meal with friends, this hearty soup is sure to satisfy.