French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup: The Ultimate Bowl of Comfort
Every once in a while, you stumble upon a recipe that feels like a warm hug in a bowl — rich, hearty, and layered with deep, comforting flavors. That’s exactly what this French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup delivers. I made it recently on a chilly weekend, and it was such a hit that everyone was still talking about it days later. This isn’t just soup — it’s pure comfort in every spoonful.
Think of everything you love about classic French onion soup — the caramelized onions, the savory broth, the melted cheese — now imagine all of that elevated with tender, fall-apart braised short ribs. The result is a luxurious, soul-warming dish that feels like it came straight out of a cozy French bistro.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Deep, rich flavor: Slow-cooked beef short ribs add incredible depth to the traditional French onion profile.
Perfect for cold days: This soup warms you from the inside out — ideal for cozy nights in.
Restaurant-quality made easy: Simple ingredients and slow cooking do all the magic.
Ingredients
3 lbs beef short ribs, bone-in
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp sugar (helps caramelize the onions)
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry red wine (optional but highly recommended)
6 cups beef broth (preferably low sodium)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional, for depth)
1 baguette, sliced and toasted
1 ½ cups shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
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