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# **French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast: A Rich and Comforting Classic**
If you love **French onion soup** and **braised short ribs**, this recipe is the perfect combination of both! **French Onion Short Rib Soup with Gruyère Toast** takes the classic, caramelized onion goodness of French onion soup and elevates it with **tender, fall-apart short ribs**, creating a dish that is deeply flavorful, rich, and absolutely comforting.
Perfect for a **cozy dinner** or an **impressive meal for guests**, this soup is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the **beef, onions, and broth** to develop incredible depth. Topped with crispy **Gruyère cheese toast**, it’s an unforgettable dish that’s well worth the effort.
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## **Why You’ll Love This Recipe**
✔ **Deep, rich flavors** – Caramelized onions, slow-braised beef, and a flavorful broth create an irresistible taste.
✔ **Melt-in-your-mouth short ribs** – The beef is slow-cooked until it’s incredibly tender.
✔ **Perfect cheesy toast topping** – Gruyère cheese adds a creamy, nutty, and slightly tangy flavor that pairs beautifully with the broth.
✔ **A step up from classic French onion soup** – This version is heartier, more satisfying, and packed with protein.
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## **Ingredients**
### **For the Short Ribs:**
– **2 lbs beef short ribs**
– **Salt and black pepper** (to taste)
– **2 tablespoons olive oil**
– **1 small onion** (chopped)
– **2 carrots** (chopped)
– **2 celery stalks** (chopped)
– **3 cloves garlic** (minced)
– **1 tablespoon tomato paste**
– **1 cup red wine**
– **4 cups beef broth**
– **1 sprig fresh thyme**
– **1 bay leaf**
### **For the French Onion Soup:**
– **3 large onions** (thinly sliced)
– **3 tablespoons butter**
– **1 teaspoon sugar** (helps caramelize the onions)
– **½ teaspoon salt**
– **1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce**
– **½ teaspoon dried thyme**
– **4 cups beef broth** (additional, for the soup base)
**For the Gruyère Toast:**
– **1 small baguette** (sliced)
– **1 cup Gruyère cheese** (grated)
– **1 tablespoon olive oil**
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