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French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast Recipe

French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast Recipe
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Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of this French Onion Short Rib Soup topped with Gruyère toast. Caramelized onions, tender short ribs, and melted cheese come together in a hearty and satisfying bowl of soup.

Ingredients

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Beef Short Ribs:

  • 2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Caramelized Onions:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Soup Base:

  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Gruyère Toast:

  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Short Ribs: Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven until browned. Set aside.
  2. Caramelize Onions: Cook sliced onions with sugar and garlic until deeply caramelized.
  3. Create Base: Deglaze with wine, add flour, broth, thyme, bay leaf, and seared short ribs. Simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  4. Finish Soup: Shred meat, return to soup, adjust seasoning.
  5. Make Gruyère Toast: Top baguette slices with Gruyère and broil until melted and bubbly.
  6. Serve: Enjoy the soup with Gruyère toast.

Notes

  • Enhance the soup with a splash of sherry vinegar or brandy for extra richness.
  • The soup can be made a day ahead for even better flavor.

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