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Crockpot French Onion Short Rib Soup

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Crockpot French Onion Short Rib Soup is a cozy, elegant twist on classic French onion soup. Featuring tender, fall-apart beef short ribs, caramelized onions, and a savory red wine-infused broth, this slow-cooked soup is topped with a toasted baguette and melted Gruyère cheese for an indulgent finish—perfect for cold nights or special dinners.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef short ribs
  • 4 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
  • 1 baguette, sliced

Instructions

  1. Place onions and garlic at the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Season short ribs with salt and pepper, then place on top of the onions.
  3. Pour in beef broth and red wine. Add thyme and bay leaves.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until short ribs are tender and fall apart easily.
  5. Remove short ribs, shred the meat, and discard the bones. Return shredded beef to the soup and stir.
  6. Ladle soup into bowls. Top each with a toasted baguette slice and sprinkle generously with Gruyère cheese.
  7. Optional: broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melty and golden.

Notes

  • Sear short ribs before adding to crockpot for deeper flavor.
  • Use white wine instead of red for a lighter broth.
  • Substitute Gruyère with Swiss or provolone cheese.
  • Add a splash of cream for extra richness before serving.
  • Freeze soup (without bread and cheese) for up to 3 months.

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