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French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast

French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast

French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast is a cozy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and hearty soup features tender short ribs simmered with sweet, caramelized onions in a savory broth, topped with gooey melted Gruyère cheese on crusty toast. It’s an impressive yet comforting meal that elevates family dinners and special gatherings alike.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds beef short ribs
  • 6 yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup dry red apple vinegar
  • 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper.
  2. Brown the ribs in a Dutch oven with olive oil over medium-high heat; set aside.
  3. In the same pot, melt butter and add sliced onions; cook on low for 30–40 minutes until caramelized.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, then deglaze with red apple vinegar.
  5. Add beef stock, thyme, bay leaves; return ribs to pot and simmer for 2.5–3 hours.
  6. Broil baguette slices until golden, top with Gruyère cheese and broil until melted.
  7. Serve the soup topped with Gruyère toast.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering/Broiling
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
  • Calories: 470
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 930mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: For added depth of flavor, use homemade beef stock. Customize by adding vegetables like mushrooms or carrots for extra texture.