French Onion Short Rib Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Soup
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2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
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3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves minced garlic
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2 cups beef broth
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2 cups water
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1 cup dry red wine
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2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
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1 bay leaf
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 tablespoons flour (optional)
→ Gruyère Toast
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6 slices French baguette
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1½ cups grated Gruyère cheese
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2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
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1 garlic clove, halved
# Instructions:
01 -
Season and sear short ribs in oil until browned on all sides.
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Caramelize onions in butter 25-30 minutes. Add garlic and wine, reduce by half.
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Return ribs to pot with liquids and herbs. Simmer 2.5-3 hours until meat is tender. Shred meat.
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Toast buttered bread at 400°F. Rub with garlic, top with cheese and broil until melted.
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Ladle soup into bowls and top with cheese toast.
# Notes:
01 -
Can use additional broth instead of wine
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Optional flour for thickening
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Meat should fall off bone when done