Description
A rich and savory soup combining tender short ribs with the classic flavors of French onion soup, topped with a cheesy Gruyère toast.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 lbs beef short ribs
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of baguette
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season short ribs with salt and pepper and brown on all sides, then remove from the pot.
- Add onions to the pot and cook until caramelized, about 20 minutes. Stir in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot, and reduce for 5 minutes.
- Return short ribs to the pot, add beef broth, thyme, and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2 hours until the meat is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, top with grated Gruyère, and broil until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve soup hot with cheesy Gruyère toast on the side.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.