Description
This French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup is the ultimate comfort food upgrade—slow-cooked beef short ribs meld into a rich, savory onion-laced broth, finished with broiled Gruyère cheese and crusty baguette. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this easy recipe delivers deep flavor with simple ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a hearty dinner idea, an easy slow-cooked meal, or a twist on classic French onion soup, this dish checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2.5 lbs bone-in beef short ribs
4 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry red wine
6 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3–4 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 baguette, sliced and toasted
2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
Instructions
1. Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Sear in a Dutch oven until deeply browned. Remove and set aside.
2. Add butter and sliced onions to the pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for 35-45 minutes until deeply caramelized. Add garlic near the end.
3. Deglaze with red wine, scraping up all browned bits. Reduce slightly.
4. Return short ribs to the pot. Add beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
5. Cover and braise in a 325°F oven for 2.5 to 3 hours until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
6. Remove ribs, discard bones, and shred meat. Return meat to the pot and season to taste.
7. Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top each with a slice or two of toasted baguette and grated Gruyère.
8. Broil until cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown. Serve hot.
Notes
Don’t rush the onion caramelization—it builds the foundation of the soup’s flavor.
Use a good quality dry red wine—something you’d drink.
Keep an eye on the cheese under the broiler—it browns quickly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 615
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: french onion soup, short rib soup, hearty dinner recipe, easy soup, cozy food ideas, slow cooked soup