Savory French Onion Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (0.9 kg) bone-in beef short ribs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups (0.95 liters) beef broth
• 1 cup (237 milliliters) red wine (or extra broth)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup (100 grams) Gruyere cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• ½ teaspoon sugar (optional, helps caramelization)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 baguette, sliced