French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup

Ingredients:
For Soup:

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 500g beef short ribs (bone-in)

• 4 large yellow onions

• 4 cloves garlic (tip: use a microplane for mincing)

• 6 cups beef bone broth (high-quality)

• 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp fresh thyme (or dried)

• 1 bay leaf

• Sea salt & black peppercorns

For Topping:

• 4 slices artisan French bread

• 1 cup Gruyère cheese (shredded)

Directions:

1. Sear Ribs:
   Heat olive oil in Dutch oven. Season short ribs generously, sear 4-5 mins/side. Remove.

2. Caramelize Onions:
   Add sliced onions to pot. Cook 15-20 mins until golden. Add minced garlic.

3. Simmer:
   Return ribs to pot. Add beef broth, balsamic, thyme, bay leaf. Simmer covered 1.5-2 hrs.

4. Shred & Toast:
   Remove ribs, shred meat (discard bones). Return to soup.
   Meanwhile: Toast French bread slices.

5. Broil:
   Ladle soup into oven-safe bowls. Top with bread, cover with Gruyère. Broil 2-3 mins until bubbly.