🥣 French Onion Short Rib Soup with Cheesy Gruyère Toast 🧀

"Savor the warmth of home-cooked comfort with every spoonful!"

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
- 2 lbs short ribs
- 4 slices of baguette
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red wine
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bay leaf

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sear the short ribs until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook until they are caramelized, which takes about 20-25 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Place the short ribs back in the pot. Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
5. Add beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Cover and cook for about 2 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
6. When the soup is nearly done, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
7. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, top each with shredded Gruyère cheese, and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
8. Serve the hot soup with a piece of cheesy toast floating on top or on the side.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 600
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 35g
- Fat: 40g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fiber: 2g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For an even richer flavor, use homemade beef broth.
- Make sure to slice the onions thinly for a perfect caramelization.
- If you prefer, you can broil the cheesy baguette slices for a crunchier topping.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 2 hours 30 minutes | Serving: 6

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