French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast
Indulge in the warmth of French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast, a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features tender beef short ribs simmered to perfection with rich caramelized onions and a deep, flavorful broth. Topped with golden, melted Gruyère cheese on crispy baguette slices, each serving is a delightful experience that brings friends and family together around the table. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply craving a cozy meal at home, this recipe promises satisfaction in every bowl.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef short ribs
- 6 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 8 cups beef stock
- 1 cup dry red apple vinegar
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 French baguette, sliced
Instructions
- Season short ribs with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the ribs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the pot, then add sliced onions and cook on low for 30-40 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in minced garlic, then deglaze with red apple vinegar.
- Return short ribs to the pot with beef stock, thyme sprigs, and bay leaves; cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours.
- For the toast, broil baguette slices topped with Gruyère cheese until melted and bubbly.
- Serve the soup hot topped with Gruyère toast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg