Warm, hearty, and loaded with rich flavors, French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is the ultimate comfort dish. The tender short ribs, caramelized onions, and melted cheese combine for a meal that’s both indulgent and satisfying. This elegant yet easy dish is perfect for cozy evenings or impressing dinner guests.
2 lbs beef short ribs (bone-in)
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
Salt and pepper, to taste
6 slices baguette or crusty bread (toasted)
1½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season short ribs with salt and pepper, sear on all sides (3-4 minutes per side), then set aside.
Reduce heat to medium, add butter, then cook sliced onions for 25-30 minutes until golden and caramelized.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Return short ribs to pot, add beef broth, Worcestershire, bay leaf, and thyme.
Simmer on low, covered, for 2-3 hours until ribs are tender.
Remove ribs, shred meat, discard bones, and return meat to pot.
Preheat broiler, ladle soup into oven-safe bowls, top with toast and cheese.
Broil 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with thyme.
Calories: 480 kcal
Protein: 32 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fat: 28 g