"A rich, comforting soup combining tender short ribs, caramelized onions, and savory broth, topped with cheesy Gruyère toast."

Ingredients

For the Short Ribs:

  • 2 pounds bone-in short ribs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

For the Onion Soup:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (or beef broth for substitution)
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Gruyère Toast:

  • 4 slices of baguette (or crusty bread)
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, for brushing

Instructions