French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast
Indulge in the rich and hearty flavors of French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast, a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This delightful soup features tender beef short ribs simmered with sweet caramelized onions, creating a deep flavor profile that warms you from the inside out. Topped with gooey melted Gruyère cheese on crispy baguette slices, this meal is as elegant as it is satisfying, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare, this recipe will impress your guests while providing a cozy atmosphere that everyone craves during the colder months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering/Broiling
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef short ribs
- 6 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cups beef stock
- 1 cup dry red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 French baguette, sliced
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Brown them in olive oil in a Dutch oven and set aside.
- Sauté sliced onions in butter and olive oil over low heat until caramelized (30-40 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, then deglaze the pot with red apple vinegar.
- Pour in beef stock, return short ribs, add thyme and bay leaves, cover, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Prepare baguette slices under the broiler until golden brown, top with Gruyère cheese, and melt.
- Serve soup topped with Gruyère toast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg