Ingredients:
For the Soup:
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- Red chili flakes, to taste
- 6-8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 pounds short ribs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup dry white wine (for deglazing)
For the Gruyère Toast:
- 4 slices crusty bread (like a baguette or sourdough)
- 1-1 1/2 cups grated Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter for spreading on bread)