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Short Rib Onion Soup

Makes
Servings: 6 to 8
Ingredients
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 3 pounds (1.3 kg) bone-in beef short ribs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 large carrot, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 large yellow onions, or 1 large onion plus 1 large leek, chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 8 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup (235 ml) red wine, any variety but ideally a dry one
  • 8 cups (1.9 liters) beef broth or stock
  • 6 tablespoons (3 ounces or 85 grams) unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds (1.15 to 1.25kg) yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (120 grams) dry sherry
  • 6 to 8 (one per bowl) thick slices sourdough or country bread
  • 1 small garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) coarsely grated gruyere cheese
  • Chopped fresh chives, for serving
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