Description
Crockpot French Onion Soup is a comforting classic that combines the sweet, rich flavor of caramelized onions with savory beef broth and gooey Gruyère cheese. This slow-cooked dish is perfect for chilly evenings, filling your home with inviting aromas while offering an effortless meal prep option. Each bowl is a warm hug, topped with crispy baguette slices that soak up all the delicious broth. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights in, this soup will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
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- 4 large yellow or sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup sherry or white wine
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add sliced onions with a pinch of salt. Cook for 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Deglaze the pan with sherry or white wine, scraping up any bits from the bottom.
- Transfer onion mixture to the crockpot and add beef broth and thyme. Stir well and cook on low for about 6 hours.
- Toast baguette slices until golden.
- Serve soup hot, topping each bowl with toasted baguette slices and shredded Gruyère cheese. Broil briefly until cheese is bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg