French Onion Short Rib Soup with Cheesy Gruyère Toast
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 medium yellow onions
thinly sliced
- to tasteblack pepper
- 2 shallots
sliced
- 4 cloves garlic
chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- to tastered chili flakes
- 6–8 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 star anise
optional
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 6 slices french bread
- 2 cups shredded gruyère cheese
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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p id=”instruction-step-2″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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p id=”instruction-step-3″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>3. Add onions and cook 10 minutes until softened and lightly caramelized.
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p id=”instruction-step-4″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>4. Stir in shallots, garlic, thyme, sage, and chili flakes.
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p id=”instruction-step-5″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>5. Add short ribs, chicken broth, tamari, bay leaves, and optional star anise.
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p id=”instruction-step-6″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>6. Cover and bake for 2½–3 hours. Add carrots during the final 1–2 hours.
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“instruction-step-7” style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>7. Remove from oven, discard bay leaves and bones, shred meat.
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“instruction-step-8” style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>8. Return shredded meat to soup, season to taste, and keep warm on stove.
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“instruction-step-9” style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>9. Preheat oven to 425°F and toast French bread slices for 10 minutes.
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instruction-step-10″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>10. Top toasts with Gruyère and broil for 2–3 minutes until golden.
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truction-step-11″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>11. Ladle soup into bowls, top with toast, and garnish with thyme and black pepper.
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About this Recipe
When the craving for a truly comforting, deeply flavorful meal strikes, this French Onion Short Rib Soup with Cheesy Gruyère Toast delivers. Imagine a bowl brimming with tender, slow-braised beef short ribs and rich, sweet caramelized onions, crowned with perfectly melted Gruyère.
This isn't just soup; it's an experience. The magic happens through the harmonious blend of savory short ribs, deeply caramelized yellow onions, and aromatic fresh herbs like thyme and sage, all simmered in a robust chicken broth. The optional star anise adds an intriguing layer of warmth, setting the stage for the irresistible cheesy Gruyère toast that completes every spoonful.
Prepare for a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. You'll savor the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of the beef short ribs, which practically dissolve into the rich, onion-infused broth. The sweet notes from the slow-cooked onions are beautifully balanced by the earthiness of sage and thyme, with a subtle warmth from red chili flakes. And of course, the ultimate indulgence: crusty French bread, generously topped with shredded Gruyère, toasted to golden perfection, offering a delightful cheesy crunch against the savory soup.
While this soup is a standout, it's also wonderfully adaptable. You can adjust the amount of red chili flakes to your preference for a gentle warmth or a bit more kick. For an even richer flavor, consider using homemade beef broth if available, though low-sodium chicken broth works beautifully. On the cheesy toast, a mix of Gruyère with Emmental or Provolone could offer a slightly different, but equally delicious, melt.
Perfect for a cozy winter evening, a special family dinner, or a comforting weekend lunch, this short rib soup is a complete meal in itself. Serve it piping hot, making sure each bowl gets a generous slice of that glorious cheesy Gruyère toast.