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Short Rib Soup Recipe

Short Rib Soup Recipe - Great Meal Recipes

It’s a Sunday afternoon, rain drizzling outside, and the aroma of beef simmering gently wafts through your kitchen. It’s not just any ordinary soup; it’s short rib soup. This dish is a culinary hug on a gloomy day. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 201
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups rich beef stock
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 5 scallions: 5 3 left whole, 1 finely sliced for topping
  • 8 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, de-stemmed and thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 3 whole pieces of star anise
  • ½ bunch of fresh cilantro: separate the stems, chop the leaves
  • 5 beef short ribs about 4 oz each with bone, or 3 oz boneless
  • 1 ½-inch A knob of fresh ginger, peeled and lightly smashed into rounds
  • 1 lb Swiss chard, stalks and leaves chopped separately
For Serving:
  • Lime wedges
  • Thin ginger slivers
  • Crushed red chili flakes

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Beef
  1. Start by heating a large pot over medium-high heat. You want that pot to be nice and hot. Sear the short ribs until they’re browned on all sides. This step brings out the flavors, so don’t rush it. It takes about 5 minutes.
Step 2: Build the Broth
  1. Once the beef is seared, add the garlic, soy sauce, and beef stock to the pot. Scrape the fond (that delicious brown stuff stuck to the bottom from the meat) as you mix this. Next, toss in the whole scallions, black peppercorns, star anise, and ginger rounds. Stir it well.
Step 3: Add the Veggies
  1. Bring the pot to a gentle simmer. Add the shiitake mushrooms and Swiss chard stalks. Cover and let this simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours. The longer it cooks, the better the flavors meld together.
Step 4: Finish It Up
  1. After simmering, add the Swiss chard leaves and let them wilt. This takes a few minutes. Don’t forget to season your soup with salt to taste.
Step 5: Serve It Warm
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top each with finely sliced scallion, fresh cilantro, ginger slices, lime wedges, and red chili flakes.

Notes

  • Choose Quality Beef: Look for well-marbled short ribs to get that juicy richness.
  • Don’t Skip the Searing: Browning the beef adds depth of flavor to your broth.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh herbs and vegetables significantly enhance the flavor profile.
  • Keep it Low & Slow: Patience is a virtue here. The longer the simmer, the richer the taste.
Taste While Cooking: Adjust salt, spice, and seasoning as you go. Cooking is about balance!