Slow Cooker French Onion Mushroom Soup
Slow Cooker French Onion Mushroom Soup is a heartwarming dish that envelops you in rich flavors and comforting aromas. The perfect blend of sweet caramelized onions and earthy mushrooms simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, creating a delectable soup that warms your soul. Topped with melted Gruyère cheese and crusty baguette slices, this recipe is ideal for chilly evenings or whenever you crave a cozy meal. Enjoy this delightful bowl of goodness that’s both easy to prepare and impressively delicious!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions, sliced
- 16 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 baguette, sliced for topping
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Sauté onions in a skillet with butter and salt over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker; pour in vegetable broth and white wine, then sprinkle thyme.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Toast baguette slices and ladle soup into bowls; float baguette slices on top.
- Sprinkle shredded Gruyère over each bowl and broil until bubbly (about 2 minutes).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: - For added richness, substitute half of the vegetable broth with beef broth. - Experiment with different mushroom varieties such as shiitake or portobello for unique flavors. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.