Soup: French Onion Beef Short Rib

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons salted butter
• 4 medium yellow onions thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 shallots sliced
• 4 cloves garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
• Pinch of chili flakes
• 6-8 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup tamari or low sodium soy sauce
• 4 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 star anise optional
• 2 cups baby carrots
• 6 slices French bread
• 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese